The High Summoner narrowed his eyes at Hades's words. It was true. As long as Hades had her, he couldn't risk attacking her. There was too much risk involved right now, even with the weakest of his offensive spells. How could he do this?

Braska turned his head away from the flames as they came toward him. He could feel the heat around him, but the flame never hit, deflected by the NulBlaze he had put up around everyone before they had left for the building. As soon as the flames disperse, he put up another, the red light drifting lazily around them.