Destruction of a Mentor

Kai's pulse thundered in his ears as the ancient chamber trembled with dark, swirling mana emanating from his master. Orlin's unleashed curse crushed down on Kai like he wore a hundred kilo vest. In that moment, Orlin's magic surged forth.

"It seems... as though... I am being controlled..."

A torrent of necromantic energy shot out from Orlin's skeletal fingertips, snaking its way around Kai, draining life essence from Kai as if he were a living battery.

"You... have your magic back?" Kai stammered.

Kai gasped, his vision blurring, as he felt his strength ebb away. His chest hurt and his body threatened to lose consciousness as his very essence pulled toward his master.

"No!" Kai shouted, struggling to resist the pull. In a desperate bid to break free, Kai unleashed a burst of raw power.

Orlin was knocked back by the shockwave, and Kai took the advantage. He raised his hand and closed his eyes.