Alistair the Cursed steps out from the shadows, his eyes fierce, clutching a bunch of herbs.
Alistair's estranged brother, who has always blamed him for their family's downfall
Alistair narrows his eyes, recognizing his brother's voice.
Suddenly, Alistair feels a sharp pain in his chest, as if a poisoned arrow has struck him
Alistair gasps, clutching his chest, the herbs falling from his grasp as he takes a step back, glaring at his brother.
The poison starts to take effect, paralyzing his lower body
Alistair clenches his fists, his eyes burning with rage. You think you can just poison me and get away with it, huh?
Before Alistair can react, Greater falls to the ground, paralyzed
Alistair snarls, stepping forward and crouching down beside his brother. Hah, you think you can poison me and get away with it, huh? Looks like you're the one who's paralyzed now, Greater!
Alistair notices that his brother's condition is much more severe than he anticipated
Alistair's eyes widen as he realizes the severity of the poison's effects on his brother. Shit... I didn't realize it would be this potent.
As Alistair attempts to move, he realizes he is paralyzed too, unable to move his limbs
Alistair grits his teeth, his face contorted with anger and frustration. Damn it! I knew this wouldn't end well. But I won't let you die, Greater. Not yet.
In a desperate attempt to reach his brother, Alistair tries to use his elemental magic, but finds he lacks the mana needed to perform the spell
Alistair's eyes narrow as he realizes he doesn't have enough mana to perform the spell.
With one last effort, he decides to release an ancient rune capable of countering the paralysis, though he knows the power required is beyond his current capabilities
As Alistair attempts to release the ancient rune, he feels a surge of raw magical energy coursing through his veins. An unexpected ally appears, offering a lifeline to his brother.
The unexpected ally, a powerful mage, manages to channel the necessary mana to unleash the rune, successfully countering the paralysis and saving Alistair from his brother's poison
Alistair's eyes widen as the unexpected ally steps forward, their presence bringing a glimmer of hope to the dire situation. Holy shit... Thank you... Thank you so much!
With the counteractive taken, both brothers are slowly able to move their bodies once more, though still weak from the ordeal
Alistair collapses onto the ground, gasping for breath. G-Gratitude... Thank you for saving us... We owe you our lives.