As the Magicians continued to frantically etch runes on the ground, Tanvir's anxiety grew. He could see the barrier weakening, cracks spreading like spiderwebs, and the starfish creature's tentacles relentlessly attacking.
Moments later, a gut-wrenching sound filled the air as one of the barrier's sections finally gave way, and a few people closest to it were instantly engulfed by the red monster's tentacles. Panic erupted, and the situation grew increasingly dire.
The red-haired man, Gester Silversword, noticed the breach and shouted, "Defend the breach! We can't let it break through!" He dashed toward the c section of the barrier, his big black sword started glowing And red flames started manifesting.
"Blazing slash!" He shouted
Gesterswung his blazing sword in a wide arc, sending a searing wave of fire slashing through the oncoming tentacles.
-kheeya!!
The attack struck two of the tentacles, cleanly severing them. A deafening screech filled the air as the starfish creature writhed in agony, and black, viscous blood sprayed the area from the severed limbs.
The starfish creature thrashed in agony, its remaining tentacles lashing out with renewed fury, seeking vengeance for the ones that had been lost.
"The one!" Tanvir shouted. The one who could understand his every command. It reacted immediately. The barrier began to shrink and the tentacles were just about to enter the opening. But before they could, the black pieces of the barrier which was torn apart by the tentacles
began to tremble and from each piece, long spikes shot forward and sealed the opening. The unfortunate tentacles that were in the middle of entering the barrier were all pierced and immobilized.
Gester wasn't idle seeing this. He dashed forward lunging his sword in swinging motion.
" Silversword 3rd step: wind fury"
His blade became a blur of motion, moving too fast for the eye to follow. He slashed through the tentacles with a series of lightning-quick strikes, slicing them one after another as if they were no more than blades of grass. The power of the wind seemed to surge through his sword, giving him an extra edge in his attack. The tentacles fell one after another. Accompanied by the agony of the starfish.
-Thud
-Thud
-Thud
One by one all of the cut apart tanticles fall down lifelessly spraying the ground. The tear on the barrier closed up.
The looming creature roared in pain. The tanticles slowly started retreating. Seeing this some thought it's retreating. A relief washing over them.
Seeing this.
" Is it really it?" Tanvir asked himself. He also wished to believe it's retreating. But there a nagging feeling it isn't. He gazed at the pile of the spirit stones which already been reduced by half.
He again looked at the tanticles slowly retreating while the main body cried in agony. He looked behind at the metallic door which was full of various kinds of ruins.
People watched the starfish creature's tentacles slowly retreating, a glimmer of hope began to stir within their hearts. The agonized roars of the creature seemed like a sign of victory. But Tanvir's nagging feeling, like a dark cloud on the horizon, refused to dissipate. He knew they couldn't let their guard down just yet.
And then, A shout came. " This will be the last rune, everyone prepare to recreate" The old man mark shouted.
Making everyone look towards the magicians group.The old man, Mark, concentrated intently as he etched the final rune on the ground.
One by one all of them started lightning up. Everyone quickly rushed towards the door.
Tanvir also turned around and quickly grabbed Arabala's hand and was also about to rush towards the door while giving a command to " The one" to retreat with a thought.
But Instead of retreating It trimbled an send him a massage through emotions. Emotion of danger.
Tanvir widen his eyes and quickly turned behind and ignoring the blushing Arabala's face and looked at the one who was already started changing form and beyond the sky.
Only too see, all of the tanticles retreated completely. And in the area on its mouth. A small purple ball started forming without any sound silently.And started expanding rapidly.
Meanwhile Arabala also realized the sudden change and remembered a similar situation.
" Everyone get back!" Tanvir shouted. And rushed towards closer to the one.
Meanwhile,
Gester and some few already sensed something a but chose to ignore it in the relief of seeing the door finally opening. Just then, a shout echoed and without a moment's hesitation, they all spun around and rushed towards the quickly shrinking black sphere.
-kheeya!!
Some made it in time. but not everyone was fast enough.Despair showed on there faces. As they were late for a split second as they witnessed the the black dome closing it self. While above the a sky. A huge red sphere heading right towards them.
The door finally closed open. Everyone was just about to pas through the door. But then everyone sensed something and widen there eyes. And turned around only to see a red energized sphere heading towards them.
Those who were fast enough consumed there life esscens and rushed in the second floor with any nessacery means. Some seeing they are already to late to reach the door. Right away took out their most precious defensive relics.But not everyone was fast enough to react. the red sphere enveloped them in a flash.
[ To be continued...