The moment they crossed the doorway, something slammed violently into the barrier Skyler was maintaining.
KRUURRK—!
A mind-shaking screech echoed throughout the room
The sound wasn't merely physical, it directly assaulted the mind.
Everyone except Caelum, Jojo, and Bonjour immediately felt a strange drowsiness wash over them, as though something was trying to drag their consciousness into sleep.
"YAAAH! Ghosts! Ghosts!" Paul screamed.
In panic, he began wildly waving his hands in the air as though trying to physically fight the invisible attack.
His reaction almost made Caelum laugh.
The barrier surrounding the group weakened for a moment.
That was all the opportunity the attackers needed.
Two shadowy figures rushed toward them.
Their bodies appeared translucent and distorted, resembling masses of black mist vaguely shaped like humans.
One of the specters charged directly at Caelum, attempting to phase through his body.
Bang!
The creature suddenly stumbled backward.
