His Ocularis Lens then calculated possible paths, optimal speeds, spell ranges, and serpent movement patterns.
It wasn't easy as there was a lot to take but Van was calm.
'Ahh… Right… If I can get those flowers now…'
Van's eyes lit up after reaching this thought.
Once he was able to grab those flowers, he could retreat with them while the others were distracted—buy time, regroup, and survive.
Disputes over the flowers could wait.
Only the living had the right to argue anyway…
'This might actually…' He mused.
With one hand on his sheathed blade and the other reaching for his satchel, Van slowly moved backward…
He was maintaining his position just at the edge of the chaos as spell after spell flew past him.
Boom!
Suddenly, the serpent tried to attack one of the slaves but because of various Zero-Circle Spells, it smashed a tree in its path instead...