Alfred and his g**g all slashed at Ronan from different angles, but Ronan felt magic flow to the soles of his leather boots.
He leapt up and into a backflip, then landed on his feet. He was far enough away to ready his sword out in front of him, and the Mark of the Butterfly attached to his serpent glowed a strong black. Ronan understood that he may be outnumbered, but that he had an advantage; serpent magic cast fire and was offensive, whereas the butterfly magic allowed him to jump great heights and make himself lighter, making it the perfect magic for defensive maneuvers.
The g**g sneered and Alfred held his sword outwards, leading the women into a charge. Freya took Ronan's right and Clove took his left.
Suddenly Runes appeared along Ronan's arm, extending farther up than they ha
