It took Alaric only a moment to realize the danger of that attack, and a second to realize that he simply couldn't defend himself.
His eyes fluttered shut, just long enough for the mana slash to strike him.
His ribs were sliced through like butter, his lungs collapsed, and his flesh was torn from his left bicep to his right, the leather armor doing almost nothing to protect him.
Alaric's legs trembled, and then, with a groan of pain, he fell backward.
"Ah… shit." Ethan nearly collapsed, but was caught just in time by Evelyn's firm hands as she knelt beside him, letting his face rest against her huge tits.
They were, without a doubt, wonderful shock absorbers.
[You have successfully completed your advancement mission! Rewards moved to your inventory! Your excess XP will be accounted for after using the advancement pearl.]
Ethan just wanted to fall asleep right there, let his tired body collapse, and let his newly acquired and now loyal guard take care of everything.
