The first arrow flew before anyone could draw another breath.
It sliced through the air with a sharp whistle, aimed straight for Liora’s chest.
She twisted aside at the last possible instant. The enchanted arrow skimmed past her shoulder and exploded against the trunk behind her, showering splinters across the clearing.
“Move!” she shouted.
The forest erupted into motion.
Brin charged first, mana surging through her body in brilliant waves. She slammed both fists into the ground, sending a shockwave racing across the clearing.
The nearest Ironhold students lost their footing.
“Now!” Brin roared.
Kael didn’t need another invitation.
He darted between the staggering enemies like flowing water, his sword flashing in graceful arcs. Sparks burst as steel met steel. One opponent barely
