The mage use the magic boost potion so if he used his [Dark binds] he would be able to trap the boar running towards him for some seconds but that would give Alex enough time to close the distance between them.
If the mage were to use his fireball spell he wouldn't be able to kill the boar in one shot and he would automatically become the boar's target till either one of them is dead
[Fireball]
Instead of taking that chance the mage turned around and shot a fireball at Alex, Alex was some distance away so he quickly reacted and dived out of the way sending the fireball to the boar behind him.
[-35HP]
The fireball hit the boar stopping the boar in its track, the boar snorted and immediately crashed into the sand on the ground. The fire wasn't going to affect the boar much but it did stop the boar.
Alex quickly stood up from the ground but another fireball was already heading his way, he could jump out of the way but he purposely slowed himself down so the fireball could hit him.
