At this pace, they would reach the Ammunition Depot before long.
Joey was already considering how to distance himself from Annie afterward.
Just then, an arc of lightning hurtled toward him, and he barely managed to dodge it.
Yuri Mo approached slowly with a sneer. "You two seem awfully determined to reach the Weapons and Ammunition Depot."
He stopped just over three meters from Joey. "Let me think. Are you planning to grab some weapons and fight back?"
Joey caught a hint of toying amusement in his expression.
Joey had no time to waste. His figure darted away, swiftly putting distance between them, but he still made sure to hurl the throwing knife in his hand at Yuri Mo.
This time, Yuri Mo clearly felt some pressure. His inability to understand how Quenching attacked had already cost him dearly.
Time and again, he would dodge the knife, only for it to double back in midair and change direction.
Little by little, Yuri Mo grew increasingly irritated.
Seeing their destination draw ever closer, Annie and Joey could not help looking delighted.
Abruptly, an inexplicable sense of dread welled up inside Joey.
Watching Annie sprint ahead, Joey shouted, "Watch out!"
At the same time, Yuri Mo's sinister voice reached him from behind. "You dare get distracted while fighting me?"
A tremendous impact struck Joey's back, sending him flying into a wall with a heavy crash.
At that very instant, a brilliant blue light flared in the narrow alley, sealing off the space.
Annie regrouped with him, both their expressions turning grim.
A Barrier formed from a pale blue curtain of light trapped everyone inside.
Joey tested it with Quenching. The Barrier was far tougher than he had imagined.
"Don't waste your energy. You can't escape." Yuri Mo smiled mockingly.
"Miss Annie, why