A wolf's howl resounded in his mind, startling him awake. Only then did Lance realize that a strange fragrance was numbing his nerves.
"The air is poisonous! Get out!"
Lance shouted, raised his gun, and pulled the trigger, aiming directly at the woman.
"BANG!"
The loud noise echoed through the room, snapping everyone out of their enchantment.
Fortunately, the team had just entered and had not inhaled too much of the strange fragrance. They reacted immediately after the gunshot.
The team retreated in an orderly fashion. Once they stood outside the room, the fresh air rushed into their nostrils, causing them to tremble involuntarily. Even Balistan's firm steps seemed to falter.
Lance himself also felt weak and enervated. Even his thoughts became sluggish.
Damn it! I was still a step too slow and got afflicted with a negative status.
What was more troublesome was that Lance's shot had actually missed her.
