I am dropping this book 1

The rest of the players watched in shock as their leader crashed to the ground. Hammer guy wasn't moving, just lying in the sand with his eyes rolled back. Twenty fighters had come to take the medallions, and in seconds, most were on their knees, trapped by Vell's mana.

"Anyone else?" He asked, brushing sand from his hands. His voice was calm, which made it even scarier.

The lightning staff woman tried to raise her weapon, fingers shaking against the mana lock. "How... are you this strong?" she gasped.

Vell walked through the fallen players, his steps unhurried. "I'm not here to show off," he said. "I'm here to climb the tower. Get in my way again, and next time won't be so gentle."

He turned to his team, who stood by the tower entrance, looking more bored than worried. "Let's go. We've got more medallions to find."

Ruby bounced forward, tail swishing with excitement. "That was amazing, Master! You didn't even break a sweat!"