Chapter 6

“Aaaagh!” With Babil’s bizarre, terrified scream, a Flame Barrier materialized above their heads. Its range wasn’t wide, but it was more than enough to cover all four of them. Panting, Cadel stared blankly up at the barrier he had created. Intense crimson flames blazed, blindingly bright as they blocked out the sky. He wiped the sweat from his forehead with a trembling hand. I did it…! Perhaps due to his lack of experience, his entire body felt wrung out like a wet rag, but he had still pulled it off. A small sense of accomplishment and hope bloomed, but it was short-lived.