Mere moments after Nick had noticed that his ability hadn't reactivated, he had turned his Barrier on.
If he hadn't done so, these many small objects would have skewered his body, and based on what he was seeing, he would have also been poisoned.
Without hesitation, Nick immediately looked to his back.
On top of the building where Nick had been earlier was a person.
Ardum.
At this moment, Ardum held several bloody tools in his right hand as he glared at Nick.
At the same time, Futuma spun to face Nick and narrowed his eyes.
Meanwhile, a person wearing a black cloak ran out from one street while they were holding a huge staff.
That was obviously Selina.
Based on all the reactions, Nick could tell that this had been a trap.
Selina and Ardum had probably been called over by a signal, but they hadn't attacked before Nick's vigilance had lowered.