Kyle's sharp instincts kicked in as he saw the thief bolt away, the wind spell propelling him forward with surprising speed. Without hesitation, Kyle activated [Lightning Dash], his body surging forward in a flash of blue lightning.
And then onwards, the distance between them began to shrink rapidly.
The thief glanced over his shoulder, his eyes wide with panic. 'Damn it! He's fast!' His heart raced in panic as he poured more mana into his spell, propelling himself further.
But as he moved, he felt something strange. The boy's mana signature was faint, weak, even and the boy was even slower than he expected.
He presumed Kyle was fast due to the expectation he had on his speed but when a realization came on him, he suddenly felt a wave of relief.
'Wait a second… he's just a Beginner Mage?' the thief thought and his fear melted into confidence. The pieces began to fall into place in his mind.
