A barrier of Mana fell over everyone on Gladius's side, shielding them from the half-step Arcane Novice pressure. Though, it was noticeably unnecessary for Gladius and Arianna, whose bodies seemed completely unaffected by the oppressive aura. This subtle detail did not go unnoticed by the keen observers present
"Tch. This woman really came?" The Luminar and Prismatic Confluence Mages clicked their teeth, their gazes instantly snapping towards the sky.
There was a mix of annoyance and wariness in their expressions.
All eyes turned skyward, and there, they beheld a sight that caught everyone's attention. A beautiful woman, a veritable fairy among Mages, was majestically floating down towards the ground. Her presence was overwhelming, easily matching and perhaps even surpassing the momentum of the two half-step Arcane Novice Mages.
