The Black Knights are typical fallen ones. These creatures mostly retain some characteristics from their human days, making them stronger in combat but also more vulnerable to damage compared to pure monsters. They prefer to dodge and block rather than take hits head-on.

Thus, a single heavy strike from the Phantom can create an opening.

Rode reached out with a backhand, and just like that, a great soul was in his grasp.

In the past, killing such a powerful monster would have cost Rode several trump cards, leaving him exhausted.