Without wasting any time, I turned and ran. The reactor in his chest roared, and inside the armor, I was running faster than a leopard.
When I reached the stairs leading to the Tower's main door, I noticed three acolytes—two at level 3 and one at the peak of level 2.
The warning I had sent through the magical talisman could only be received by a special magical item, which was currently in the hands of one of these apprentices. That apprentice was Lucius, one of the level 3 acolytes. When he learned that three powerful acolytes were in the forest, he knew that, with his abilities, there was no way he could chase or capture these outsiders. Lucius requested help from two other strong acolytes.
When they noticed me, my armor skidded to a stop in front of them, kicking up dust into the air. I looked at Lucius, who stared at me with a smile full of malice.
