Chapter 24: Running and Meditate
"Ignis Arde, Ignis Globus!"
The fireball that formed in Lian’s hand was far stronger than the previous one, a clear sign that chanting the formula made a difference, despite the sloppy shape of the circle.
[Accuracy: 43%]
This time, Lian aimed not for the worm’s mouth but its belly. He didn’t want the monster to swallow this attack, though he thought it unlikely.
The fireball struck the creature’s body with speed, and an explosion of fire and sand sent Lian tumbling forward. The blast threw the monster back, a glowing hole now visible in its side.
"Damn, how tough are you?" Lian cursed, watching the worm’s body still twitching.
Without a second thought, he launched another fireball, this one aimed straight at the beast’s head. The explosion was more powerful—Lian had focused better, drawing a more precise circle, his intent sharpening the spell’s edge.
As the sand settled, half of the worm’s face remained intact, but the annoying twitching had stopped.
"Good, so you’re finally dead," Lian sighed, wiping sweat from his brow, relief washing over him like a desert breeze.
It was scorching in this place.
"Now..." he continued, looking around. "How the hell did I end up here?" he wondered, closing his eyes to recall the events.