The Twin Pheras and its rider were seconds away from breaking through the dome of protective barrier. Its rider, a Mana Vortex Magus, had a mad grin on his face as the two plummeted from the skies.
Dark King… Let's see what you're made of!
He thought to himself, his eyes flickering with wild intensity.
On the ground, the group of Magi had finished preparing for the combined Rank 3 Spell. They, too, were a second or two away from piercing through the barrier near the estate's entrance.
Right at that moment, an elderly woman with a kind and amiable face suddenly appeared in the sprawling, lush garden. Although she looked friendly, the sparks of fighting intent blazing in her eyes suggested anything but.
She cracked the joints around her neck, exhaling a deep sigh. "Ah, how long has it been since I've had to join the frontlines?" she muttered under her breath.
