50Reylor remembered the Annals being far more threatening the last time he saw them.
He sent Bria ahead with the baby to begin the journey back to the Borderlands. He promised her that he would be close behind and reminded himself that he would thank her graciously for her assistance with his endeavor.
The initial blast, though it knocked him off of his feet, merely shook the book from its pedestal—a vast improvement from his attempt years ago. The gathered power, however, repelled from his target, knocking over shelving units and littering the floor with books. He instinctively shielded his head as the explosion hit, blinking as the dust settled. He quickly discovered that he was still alive and well, which drove him to his feet.
Brushing himself off, he turned eager to complete the
