Chrom bit back his frustration. It shouldn't have come to this, there was still more to say! Nonetheless, if it was a test of strength and conviction they had to pass before Garland would recognize their determination to defeating the Calamity, then there was simply no other alternative.

He drew Falchion, spinning it with a dexterous turn of his wrist before grasping it firmly with both hands.

"Lailah!" he called out to his seraphim partner, focusing his attention on the merging of their power.

That blast had hit all of them hard, but Chrom drew strength from the cooperation of his allies. Those who stood with him this day, he would protect with his life. Rather than taking the opportunity to attack this round, he instead raised his Sentinel ability and stood protectively in front of Yuna. If the reports were true, and Garland did indeed fear the Eidolons, then he would certainly target the summoners of the group first. Chrom would not allow that to happen, not to her.

"Yuna, I'll be counting on what you can do. He won't touch you so long as I remain standing." That was a promise. In spite of the reduced potential of his strength and abilities, he looked back at her with a confident smile. "All of you, stay focused. We'll carry the day!"