Chapter 158: To Die in Zoran’s Hands
"What is going on here?" Dana asked, her eyes wide as the white circle of Lurio’s teleportation spell suddenly turned black and exploded before quickly disappearing.
By the sidelines, Mineah was caught off guard by how quickly things happened. She tried to move, but a strong tightening in her chest stopped her in her tracks. It was as if she was being deprived of air, and she didn’t know how to respond to it.
’W-What was that?’ she couldn’t help but think as she clutched at her chest. ’S-So strong...’
There was only one explanation: There was a strong source of energy nearby, and it had somehow begun to clash with her own power.
"This isn’t good!" Nikolai gritted his teeth as he firmly held Mineah’s hand. He turned to Lurio and said, "Hurry up, Lurio."
"Someone is blocking me from creating the necessary spells. It’s too strong, Your Majesty," Lurio clicked his tongue as he explained, his movements already on their way to cast another teleportation spell. "I don’t understand how someone can block my magic like this, but I’ll try not to let it stop me."
Mineah could only watch as it all unfolded. Judging by the looks of him, she could tell that their white wizard was struggling.
"Mother," she gasped as she turned to her mother.
"It’s alright, I won’t push myself too hard," Dana reassured her daughter. "Still, Lurio needs help."
While her mother could still use spells and magic, it was not advisable for her to reach her limit or it could be fatal. Her divine powers were already compromised twenty-one years ago after sealing all dragon souls in the Forbidden Forest, and her lifespan had been drastically reduced to the point that she lost the ability to heal on her own. She might be a fallen angel, but she was practically like any human being right now that was well knowledgeable in spellcraft.
"It’s Zoran’s magic," Nikolai bellowed. "He’s the only warlock who could do something like this."