'Why can't I move...' Mirabella's mind screamed. In her previous life, she had studied Hayatobi's legendary deeds, but had never witnessed his actual power. The Master Teachers—one in each of the three core empires—were figures of myth, answering only to the Emperor or Empress. They were the true pillars of Galaxy Fall's power military structure.
She lowered her horrified gaze. Every muscle was frozen in absolute terror, yet her mind remained frantic.
'No matter what happens! I must fight! Fight this paralysis!' She forced her body, pouring every ounce of her willpower into moving a single limb.
She glanced over her shoulder. Carl and Cupcake were on the ground, shaking uncontrollably, trapped in the same psychic prison. This was not a physical restraint; it was a pure, mental dominion achieved through foresight and overwhelming power.
