"Step back," Cassiel pushed Ophelia to the side.
"Wait! Are you planning to destroy this? We don't know what is happening inside! You may hurt sister this way!"
"She might freeze to death if we leave it to be!" Cassiel was adamant to get behind the door right away.
But before he could take another step, the explosion from inside caused a mild earthquake and the ice barricading the cellar broke as the old man's body was forced outside.
"The Sage! Mister are you okay?!" Ophelia supported the shaken elder while Cassiel fought through the smokescreen to get inside.
"Hu-hurry! The potion!" The Sage was breathless but still conscious.
