At the sound of the beating heart, Noah sensed something trying to affect his soul.
It was the faint feeling of despair, of unadulterated fear. And that was when he remembered what that ability was, because it was one of Diablo's strongest, and it was also one Noah would never allow him to use when fighting in a group.
The reason revealed itself almost instantly, as Baka, Dog, and the remaining spider all began to falter, their bodies lowering as they were forced into submission by the pressure that spread through the area.
Even Arachne and Fenrir were affected, though, rather than submitting, their reactions turned aggressive as their instincts pushed back against the influence.
Noah and Ailetta remained unaffected because their spirits were strong enough to resist it entirely, while Kratos didn't react at all since the effect held no meaning over him as a revenant.
