thirty five

Chapter 35

Jason

The sorcerer laughed cruelly. "Oh, I think I will. You're no match for me," he said, raising his hand and summoning a bolt of dark energy.

I didn't hesitate. I dodged to the side, narrowly avoiding the blast. I knew I had to stay on the move if I wanted to survive.

As I moved, I reached into my pocket and pulled out a small pouch of powder. It was a mixture of rare herbs and spices that I had been collecting for years, and I knew it had potent magical properties.

With a flick of my wrist, I tossed the powder towards the sorcerer, chanting an incantation under my breath. The powder exploded in midair, and a cloud of smoke enveloped the sorcerer.

I used the distraction to my advantage. I ran towards the sorcerer, leaping into the air and landing a powerful kick to his chest. He stumbled backward, his eyes widening in surprise.

"You're stronger than you look," he said, his voice strained.

I didn't give him a chance to recover. I lunged forward, landing a series of quick