The Price of Power

Calian never expected that he would be unable to use one of his abilities, and so he had no chance to change his approach and escape using [Body Activation]. Rune's sword was already mid-swing, and any time Calian would have had to dodge was now used up. The barrier-enhanced sword continued its path downward and severed his arm at the shoulder.

The black leathery arm fell to the ground with a wet thud, and Calian clutched his stump in pain. He watched as it slowly shriveled up and disintegrated into a black mist.

"ARGH!! Damn you! You inferiors! I was chosen. ME! And now my arm is gone. F*ck." Seeing the gift from his benefactor disappear made Calian finally lose his cool. He grabbed his sword and rushed forward, but Carin met him halfway.