Mana Barrier

If only we were able to keep our pace, we would reach the Mage Academy no longer than 5 minutes.

All that stood between us and our destination was a couple more right turns through the alley and we would be able to enter the main road that was just a stone's throw away.

However...

Fate is a bitch!

Boom...

The sound of a close-by explosion jolted us out of our quick stride, forcing us to halt in our tracks.

Crack...

Lifting my eyes from the ground, I saw a web of cracks spreading like lightning across the stone building walls surrounding us.

"Shit!"

Boom...

Suddenly, the building to our right collapsed, sending a cloud of dust and debris into the air.

I didn't even have time to dodge, hence I instinctively spun around my heel, turning my back to the crumbling structure and shielding Rose with my body.

Thud... Thud...