Creating An Opening

Victor rushed up the stairwell with his heartbeat thundering in his ears.

He reached one of the highest points in the school—an area near the rooftop but still under the protective barrier.

He clenched his fists till his knuckles turned white.

The metallic seal covering the building stretched far above him. It was a solid unbreakable layer of mana-infused alloy that had locked them inside.

Victor took a deep breath before planting his feet firmly.

And then—

He punched.

His fist slammed into the metallic surface, sending a sharp vibration up his arm.

Nothing.

Not even a dent.

Victor gritted his teeth.

He pulled back and punched again.

And again.

And again.

Each impact sent shockwaves up his arm, but the metal remained unaffected.

"Come on, come on, break!" he growled before throwing another punch.

The students below watched in shock as he relentlessly assaulted the barrier.