Aiden moved like a shadow through the forest, his heart pounding with urgency. His worry about the escalating attack was evident in his swift, almost frantic pace.
Jumping from tree to tree like a ninja, he was driven by the need to reach the apprentice mages before more students fell victim to their assault.
After a few minutes, the sounds of battle reached his ears—clashing swords and the whoosh of fire spells.
He approached cautiously, peering through the foliage. The scene before him was grim: three apprentice mages were attacking a group of students.
Darius Kane was locked in a desperate struggle against two of the attackers, his movements sharp but showing signs of strain.
Rex Sullivan, along with eight other students, fought the remaining mage, their efforts valiant but strained under the immense pressure the apprentice was exerting.