"But how?" Elira blinked.
She had panicked as soon as she saw Liam halt in his steps, a pained expression appearing on his face, but within seconds that disappeared and he was once again able to move freely.
Was everything they were told about the forbidden forests just lies?
As if answering her question, the next second something came hurtling towards them at high speed.
Before Elira could even register what was happening, Liam had already raised his hand, and a protective barrier of swirling mana enveloped them.
Bang! ROAR!
A loud colliding sound echoed through the forest, immediately followed by a feral roar that seemed to shake the very air.
The barrier had held, but the force of the impact had caused it to shimmer and waver momentarily.
"It seems we've got the attention of someone or a few someones."
