Chapter 22 Out of Control

Albani grabbed Oleg's arm, and Oleg, ever kind-hearted, supported him.

To him, Albani's condition seemed to be the legendary "magic backlash"—although the North District Mages did not have much ability to use magic, they were still endlessly fascinated and delighted by the concept of magic.

According to rumors in the North District, a wizard that failed in casting a spell would suffer from magic power's backlash, ranging from minor symptoms like complete exhaustion and profuse sweating to even life-threatening danger.

So when Albani's face turned pale and he staggered back a step, Oleg, out of a sense of loyalty, extended his arm.

Brothers stand against each other, but unite against a common insult.

Oleg originally wanted to joke with Albani, teasing him about being "not full in one bottle, yet swaying half-full," daring to scare people on the streets without fully mastering the spell.

But before the joke could leave his mouth, he keenly sensed something was wrong.