Chapter 130: Starved Shadow

Damon rolled across the damp ground, shadows flickering around him as he conjured a protective barrier. He glanced up the hill, where a cluster of knight automata unleashed a relentless barrage of magic. Below, a group of students stood firm, their multi-colored barrier shimmering as it absorbed the onslaught.

"Barrier group, pull back!" Damon's voice cut through the chaos. "Left flank, fire now!"

The designated group immediately responded, launching torrents of water and ice magic uphill. Though the attack barely scratched the automata, it served its purpose. The forest floor was now slick with water and melting ice, creating a treacherous surface.