Toz's mana pool neared its limits, and Toz had to quickly find a way to break free from the stream of mana that the mana storm forced into him. Since his breakthrough was nearly complete, Toz finally had some leeway, and he spared a few moments to try and investigate the mana storm. Hopefully, he would find a way to escape its grasp. But since the mana storm prevented him from properly using magic and moving his body, it would probably be difficult.
However, before Toz could even begin to take a look at the mana storm and its effects on his body, his consciousness flared up in pain as the sensation of his entire body being ablaze filled his mind. Toz had temporarily forgotten the fire rampaging all over his body since he was so caught up in his breakthrough, but when he spread his perception, the fire and all the pain it brought returned to Toz.
