Aster jumped back, his shock evident on his face as he watched Crysta's ice wall crumble before his very eyes.
The stinging pain on his cheeks, a result of the shrapnel flying past him, was hardly worth mentioning, but the fact that Sebastian had managed to breach the ice wall was a significant blow to Aster's carefully laid plans. It felt as if the ground had shifted beneath him, leaving him vulnerable and exposed.
Now, he couldn't move to rescue Cassy! Panic surged within him, mingling with a growing frustration that churned in his stomach.
"BACK OFF!" Aster growled, fury igniting his resolve as he rushed forward, wielding his sword in a flurry of desperate strikes.
His movements were quick, each slash intended to find its mark. However, the truth was undeniable—his stamina had dwindled, and he could feel the effects weighing him down.
