Time seemed to slow as he advanced, a meter away before he would reach them. He looked at Jena's face, hoping to see a shocked expression.
But instead of that, he was met with a wicked smile. He widened his eyes, as something clicked in his mind, something was amiss!
He tried retreating midway, spinning while sensing something forming below him. But it was already too late - the spell hit him, breaking through a bit of his defense and wounding his leg. He wasn't sure what it was, as he didn't get the chance to see, as black smoke surrounded him completely in the next moment.
And he sensed something hurtling towards him from behind, while being completely blinded by dark black smoke.
He gritted his teeth and right away prepared himself for the impact, completely deploying his aura zone and forming a shield.
