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Red was definitely under some spell that the Darkling had put upon her. She didn't even hear anything chanted! It was as if the Darkling could conjure spells at any moment in time without the need for words at all!

The halfling was half impressed, and half stressed out by that sudden realization.

How was she even going to fight someone like the Darkling when she couldn't even tell if he was already doing his dirty spells against her?

It was impossible to do so, unless she had unlimited energy that she could draw upon to cast spells after spells after spells.

Attacking with all her might and not even getting tired or out of breath at all.

Red could no longer feel her hold on her sword, and even the spirits were screaming at her to hold on.

'Red, you must not fall for the Darkling's words! No matter what, be strong and remember –' Leah's voice echoed.