It happens in an instant.
In the split second Arthur pulls his mana back to call in his Fire, everything explodes.
Arthur doesn't have time to think, let alone realize what is happening.
First comes the explosion of heat, followed by fire.
The blast sends Arthur flying straight into the incoming haelions, their tusks aimed directly at him.
Meanwhile, the fire breaks out everywhere in the gym, surrounding the water bubble that is protecting Julian, Liam, and Alicia.
The wall of the water bubble begins cracking under the force of the explosion.
Theo reacts based on his years of experience handling student magi who have lost control in almost the same way as Arthur.
But none of them were Ascendants.
Arthur is the first Ascendant to lose control of his True Resonance.
Theo waves both of his hands.
With one hand, he calls upon Wind to pull Arthur away from the charging haelions and gently sends him into the water bubble.
