The air seemed to freeze, and Mirai felt the tip of his nose grow cold.
What was going on?
Mirai was certain there was nothing wrong with his senses. Through his skin, he could clearly feel the chill, yet it was not because the room's actual temperature had dropped, but rather...
"Soul power?" Relying on his spiritual perception, Mirai suddenly realized that this was the result of Shermie's soul power.
His soul power could spread directly over such a vast range!? With his current knowledge, it was difficult to explain this phenomenon.
"Sher... Shermie?" The words slipped from his trembling lips.
After a while, the surrounding temperature seemed to return to normal. Yet a bead of sweat rolled down Mirai's forehead. It was terrifying!
"Hmph. Then I'll shoot the mage before that happens!"
Shermie's indifferent words carried boundless hatred...
"Mm..."
Mirai felt as though his soul itself was trembling.
He clutched his chest in pain. In that instant just now, his vision had blurred, and countless memories regarding the "reason for the repair" had surfaced in his mind.
It truly felt as if his soul had suffered a devastating blow. The pain and dizziness left Mirai on the verge of losing consciousness.
"This can't be..."
A terrifying thought suddenly arose in his heart. Could it be that I'm about to...
"Hey, are you all right?" As Mirai sank into thought, Shermie's voice came from outside. This time, it was no longer so cold; instead, it held more concern.
"Oh, it's nothing. Just a little cold." Hugh was afraid of what was happening to him, for he realized that his heart was pounding fiercely.
"That's good."
"What was that just now? I mean, the surroundings seemed to be getting colder and colder."
There was no answer to his question. For a