As the firewall rose, the mist was slowly exterminated. It was almost visible when they were around it. Screams of agony could be heard. Abel could see some spiked grey fish struggling amidst it.
Wizard Dolan explained as he cast the firewall, "These are hybrid swordfish, Master Bennett. They seem to live inside the eye of the demon, and they feed on those who fell into the eye."
Despite the power of the firewall, some of the hybrid fish still made it out alive. However, they seemed to have lost their advantage in speed when they got close to the three legendary wizards. They were also heavily injured, making them less of a threat.
Abel didn't know. The trip was going fine because the three legendary wizards were prepared for all kinds of situations that they might face. It was not the first time coming here for any of them. The last time they came here, they had to do what they could to pay the right cost.
