Buying Time

No matter how special Julian's [Aegis Shield] battle art was, in the end, he was only a rank 6 acolyte with limited amount of spirit force. Hence, when his barrier was faced against multiple salvo of long-range spells, there was obviously only one outcome that could happen.

CRANK!!!

A sharp, piercing sound, like that of breaking glass, resounded in the air. The barrier was finally shattered apart. The destruction of the barrier also made Julian flung backwards a dozen steps.

When Julian finally got his feet on the ground again, his feet felt wobbly, he nearly couldn't stand. Glaring straight at Roran and the others, who were making their way slowly, Julian's body suddenly bent over and he threw up blood, startling Emery who was watching him.

However, Julian only laughed when he was done throwing up. Wiping his mouth coated with his own blood, he said, "Damn! The pain surely feels so real."