e to catch with my eyes.
SHIIIINNNNGGGGG
A brighter light shone beyond whoever carried me, and suddenly, I saw something magnificent.
A barrier, shaped like a massive field of light covered the lightning explosion, containing it.
T-this is My mind rang.
I had only ever seen it in books, and once in my past life.
It was considered to be one of the best defensive spells a mage could use.
[Safe Haven]
SHUUUUUUUUUUU
Finally trapped in the barrier, with no oxidizing element or air particles, the lightning sizzled, and finally ceased, leaving behind an entire field of devastation, charred grounds that emanated smoke, and burning layers of everything within a couple of acres.
Jared, are you okay? I heard a voice rouse me from my deep thoughts.
It was the same person who had saved me, and I was still locked in his arms.
Looking up at him, I saw a distressed expression in his eyes.
Y-yes, Alphonse I mumbled, frankly still shaken by the whole thing.
This was the first time the first time I had messed up in magic.
Thats good then.
He heaved in relief, putting me on the ground.
I planted my heels on the earth, making sure my wobbly legs remained firm in order not to appear weak.
I looked at Alphonse.
He was shrouded in a brilliant light that seemed to enhance his whole body.
That must have been how he was fast enough to save me.
As for the barrier
Jared!!! I heard another voice call out to me.
It was my mother!
Raising my head to the place my mother sat at a high estate, I saw her looking drained.
Her face paled, and she seemed to be having difficulty breathing.
Our servants quickly tried attending to her, but she stubbornly insisted on calling out to me and in order to verify my safety.
She rushed toward me, even in her weakened state, nearly collapsing.
W-whats going on? I was a little startled.
Jared, what the hell was that just now? Alphonse asked suddenly, drawing my attention back to him.
E-Erm I
I didnt know how I would explain it to him.
I suppose this type of magic was overkill, one a twelve-year-old wouldnt be able to perform.
Still, I must have impressed him with this.
I won!
D-does that matter? Youve lost the bet, so- I smiled, trying to wave off the suspicion that seemed to be building up concerning my abilities.
Who cares about that? Alphonses voice suddenly got deeper and more menacing.
The look in his eyes startled me.
The usual playful and cheerful demeanor was gone.
He had a deep glare, coupled with veins sticking out of his face as he clenched his fist.
I could hear him gritting his teeth, making me feel an odd sense of unease around him.
B-but, I showed an impressive result.
Alphonse should be dazzled and amazed right now.
Yet why does he look-
Do you have any idea what youve done? He asked in rage.
I was right, after all.
My tutor, Alphonse, was angry!
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