CH85 Assassination I
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The attack was merciless.
At such close range, even seasoned warriors would've struggled to evade—let alone a young mage.
Since time immemorial, assassins and long-range archer-types had been the natural bane of mages: one striking from the shadows, the other from afar.
But Alex was no ordinary mage.
Just as the dagger was about to pierce into his back, a faint light shimmered—
Mana Shield!
The Beta Bracer's defensive enchantment flared to life, activating the Mana Shield and saving his life.
His three-knight escort also managed to evade their attackers' ambush.
One used his cloak to catch and redirect the strike. Another met the attack head-on with his palm, absorbing and guiding the force away from his vital point. The youngest knight reacted with surprising speed, drawing a sidearm dagger and parrying the blow aimed at him.
Alex, however, wasn't out of danger.
In fact, for him, it was just the beginning.
