"You won't succeed!" the black-robed leader roared furiously. He unleashed a powerful dark magic spell, causing the surrounding space to distort. Everyone felt their bodies grow unbearably heavy, their movements sluggish and strained. "This is gravity magic! Focus your energy to resist it!" Dean Bruce shouted to his team.
The team members quickly channeled their magic, attempting to counter the crushing effects of the spell.
At that moment, Dean Bruce remembered the artifact. Drawing it out, he activated its power. A surge of potent energy radiated from the artifact, partially neutralizing the oppressive gravity magic.
"Now's our chance! Attack!" Dean Bruce commanded.
Seizing the moment, the team unleashed a barrage of spells at the black-robed leader, their combined effort shattering his shield at last. The leader staggered under the assault, coughing up blood. Yet, the crazed glint in his eyes only intensified.
