Carrying too many heavy hopes is also a burden.

Unlike when he first set out, Rode had deeply felt the power of the black mist. Those entities lurking in the depths of the black mist were not like ordinary monsters that could be easily defeated.

A single Star Queen nearly drained Thalorian's last reserves.

If the Star Queen hadn't used the power of the star source to preserve her spirit, they would likely have faced a devastating defeat.