Arcadian Guardian: Evan's Rebirth

Chapter 59: The Ambush in the Mists

When Isolde arrived at the scene of the attack, the sight that greeted her was far from ordinary. Victor’s usually confident forces were now cowering in fear behind the ruins of buildings, their weapons clutched tightly but lacking the courage to advance. The atmosphere was tense, the air heavy with the faint smell of gunpowder and blood.

“What’s happening here?” Isolde asked firmly, her gaze sweeping the area in search of any hidden threats.

Before anyone could answer, a high-pitched sound broke the silence. An arrow shot swiftly from the shadows, aimed directly at Isolde. But with remarkable reflexes, Isolde quickly raised her hand and caught the arrow in mid-air, as if catching a small ball.

However, as her fingers gripped the arrow’s shaft, Isolde sensed something unusual. A sharp, foreign odor—like burning gunpowder—emitted from the arrowhead. Instantly, realization dawned on her. This was not just an ordinary arrow; it was an explosive arrow designed to obliterate its target wit