"ZOL!" Mason shouted, his heart pounding in his chest as dread gripped him. He was sure his senses were honed in on the monster, yet that didn't seem to be the case.
One moment, he was aiding Zol in eliminating the A-tier monsters, their teamwork swift and precise. But then, in an instant, the beast vanished, only to instantly reappear behind Zol.
Without delay, he deployed his barrier magic to create a shield to intercept the beast's attack. But deep down he knew it would be too late.
'Damnit! I won't make it!' His thoughts raced as every second felt like a countdown to disaster.
Mason did the only thing he could do at that moment. He utilized over 90 per cent of his mana reserves as he took his Manastorm state and felt the raw energy of mana coursing through him like rushing winds.
Driven by anxiety and a fierce determination to save his friend, Mason surged forward.
