"Puster had been speaking when he suddenly turned around, and at the same time, swiftly activated the large ruby ring on his finger.
This was a valuable one-time use magic tool, which once activated, could release a spell with extremely strong defensive power, capable of blocking Second Circle spells or even more powerful attacks.
The ruby ring flashed and then shattered with a 'clatter,' promptly followed by a pale red membrane enveloping Puster's entire body.
First, Puster felt relief in his heart, followed by immense regret, as he gritted his teeth and looked behind him at Richard, preparing to unleash a spell to cause him harm.
Then he saw Richard standing calmly behind him, holding a blood-red short wand in his hand, taking aim straight at him.
The next moment, before he could react, he heard a loud 'bang.' The blood-red short wand trembled slightly, and a horrifying blood-colored energy blasted out from its tip, violently striking the protective membrane on his body.
