The students didn't even dare to remain sitting, they immediately rose to their feet to flee from this madness and destruction that was named a spar, they didn't need to be told anything, they already knew deep within their bones, mind, soul and body, that if they remained where they were, staying alive would be nothing short of a miracle in itself, and no sane person wished to gamble their life on a miracle.
But it was futile, could any of them here be faster than Asher's lightning, could any of them here be faster than Vaelric's shockwave. The answer was a heavy and undeniable no, one that pressed against their hearts like a mountain and crushed even the slightest hope of escape.
