Chapter 148: Blizzard
The forest sky glowed faintly, its eerie blue cast by a translucent dome covering the entire area. It was the witches' barrier—one that hadn't fully activated when Alicarde and Malefica first entered. Then, its effects had been minimal, barely noticeable, but now, the barrier had become a solid shield, allowing nothing to pass in or out.
That suited Alicarde just fine; he had no intention of retreating, nor did Malefica, who was set on saving Marian from being sacrificed. They found themselves in an isolated part of the woods, not far from the witches' village. The enemy would soon be on their trail, undoubtedly bringing nothing but hostile intentions.