The bats carrying Ludwig began to falter, their forms flickering and dissolving into wisps of dark smoke. Ludwig's heart sank as he realized what was happening. 'Damn, is Master's mana being suppressed?' he thought, his mind racing. The bats were losing their strength, their flight becoming erratic as they struggled to maintain their form.
Soon, Ludwig was descending rapidly, the ground rushing up to meet him. He braced himself, preparing for the impact. Just before the bats completely dissipated, he leapt from their grasp, landing roughly on the ground and rolling to absorb the shock. He scrambled to his feet, his eyes darting around to assess his surroundings.
