Chapter 71: My Dear Shadow
SLASH—!
Elden's eyes snapped wide, heart hammering against his ribs. The sheer pressure contained in that slash was maddening.
"Light Barrier!" he shouted, summoning a shimmering shield of pure light to protect his team.
BOOOM—!
The blow collided with his barrier, the impact reverberating through the air. Elden gasped as he watched his shield disintegrate, fading like mist under the assault. Gritting his teeth, he poured more mana into it, pushing himself to the limit.
The barrier held.
Barely.
"Huff… huff… huff…" Elden staggered, breath ragged. The amount of mana he'd expended — just to block one attack — was terrifying.
He lifted his head—and froze.
Noah stood there, calm, emotionless. His gaze held the cold indifference of a god peering at ants.
