Kapitel 259: The Storm (4)

I drew a sharp breath as her a golden light flashed in her hands. Was this really how I'd die? I closed my eyes and attempted to gather my magic around me in a futile attempt. I wasn2t going to be able to form the shield before her spell hit me!

I felt the surge of mana suddenly disappear and opened my eyes in confusion. Had she missed from point blank range? How was I still alive?

The inquisitor fell to the ground after glancing at the gaping hole in her chest. She seemed just as surprised as I was. Who had done that?

I pushed myself up and glanced around in search of her killer. I didn't need to search for long though, as one of the other inquisitors also fell with a scream cut short.

"Kai!" Fetheion's bellowing voice sounded. I looked up to see him floating several meters above the battlefield. His dark, shadowy powers were whirling around him. "The barrier is done – go to the palace."