The Urban Legend Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Chapter 107

The demonic horde swarmed toward the small but resolute band of Torchbearers. Claws outstretched and maws gaping, the nightmare creatures sought to overwhelm them through sheer numbers.

But the Torchbearers stood firm, locking their shields and raising a shimmering barrier of light. The fiends smashed against it like a black wave, screeching and writhing.

Led by Leonard and Mara, the Torchbearers fought on, blades flashing as they carved through misshapen limbs and tentacled appendages. But for each demon cut down, three more seemed to take its place, crawling forth endlessly from the fiery rents in the earth.

Bit by bit, the Torchbearers were forced back, their Wall of Light buckling under the endless assault. Wounded allies cried out as they were dragged down by the clawing dark masses.

Leonard sliced through the demons with desperate fury, calling encouragement to his allies. But he felt his strength ebbing as the light within him guttered. Mara's face was streaked with soot and