The thick space that once surrounded the battle circle vanished, leaving the two unhindered in retreat from the array's confinement.
Just as they stepped beyond the array's reach, a figure swiftly blocked their path.
The glow of magic energy illuminated Lin Disi's face, flickering yet unchanged. Ronan stepped forward coldly, forming seals with his hands, as snow-colored light ignited in his eyes.
Lin Disi's expression morphed suddenly, retreating into the darkness like a startled bat.
The instant his figure vanished, the snow color in Ronan's eyes immediately extinguished, and the seals in his hands shattered. He appeared like cracked porcelain, with a web of blood-red fissures forming on his skin.
"Ronan!"
Molli'er quickly supported him, as Ronan covered his mouth with a hand, crimson blood spurting out like a fountain through his fingers.
