Darian instantly activated all the Wind runes he'd gotten from the system, the ones he'd been stockpiling in his inventory. Since he hadn't fought at all for days, he had tons of them. He used every single one at once.
*Wooosh!*
They shot toward the gate like a falling star.
But…
**ROAR!!!**
A terrifying roar thundered out, unleashing immense power that froze the elemental force and tanked their speed.
Darian saw the portal only thirty meters away — he'd reach it in two seconds — but deep down, he felt he wouldn't make it.
What did he do wrong? That dragon couldn't have just woken up out of nowhere.
'Not enough time… with everyone…'
No time to think. His body moved on its own: he grabbed the rabbit with both hands and hurled it toward the gate like a ball, pouring all the Wind power he had into it.
After all, this was a challenge, and their performance would be judged. If at least the rabbit made it home, that would already count as success. As for the dragon…
