"Is everything alright?"
I reflexively whipped my head toward Ino, who quickly added, "You look like you've got something bothering you."
"Oh…" I relaxed my expression, looked away, and began, "I th—"
However, before I could even say anything, a violent notification suddenly popped up in red, causing me to halt mid-step.
[WARNING: The Sages of the goat-headed ghouls have successfully activated an anti-magic barrier around their entire territory.]
'What?!'
Suddenly, Celeste, who had also halted beside me, groaned as if in utter agony and swayed. Then, her enormous form instantly got swallowed by a vortex of vicious red fire, causing us to take a few cautious steps back.
"What is happening?!" Ino shrieked in panic, seeing Celeste engulfed in the burning agony.
