His nod signified affirmation, yet his visage suddenly contorted in astonishment.
"Not good!" he exclaimed, his reflexes propelling him sideways.
"Boom!"
The sudden attack caused the sharp-faced man to flinch in surprise, and he quickly jumped to the side.
Fortunately, the attack missed him, and a cloud of smoke billowed up, obscuring the surroundings.
"Uhuk uhuk!" He coughed severely and struggled to stand up; his movements were sluggish.
However, he felt an overwhelming force pinning him down, rendering him completely immobile!
"What on earth!" The sharp-faced man muttered in fear, his mana unable to flow as if it were restrained by an unseen power!
"Shit! What's happening?!" He asked himself with growing panic, his face devoid of the confidence he once wore.
Gradually, the smoke and dust dissipated, revealing his two bodyguards, who stood frozen, their expressions blank.