As he stared at it, Cinniuint explained quickly: it was a barrier spell, one that would last half a day.
It could only repel small monsters, but it also created a recognition-blocking effect, so if he stayed still even medium-class monsters would have trouble finding him.
"I'll deal with that thing quickly, so stay here and wait, okay? Listen carefully—someone will come for you, without fail. Until then, don't come out. Even if the warehouse collapses, the barrier will hold and protect you. No matter what, you must not move."
Her voice was as gentle and kind as always, leaving the soft brush of a hand against his head before she turned and slipped away into the fight.
"…Wh…y…?"
The sound of distant explosions thudded against the ground, but Li Shen was already sitting on the dirt floor, staring down.
A drop hit the ground between his knees and only then did he realize he was crying again.
Why was he crying at a time like this?
He had heard it clearly. Culgan was taken down.
