Unwelcome Intrusions

Wait, wasn't that the vine sculpture from earlier!?

And are everyone else okay!?

Leonide and the others, who had been further behind, were now drawing their short swords in surprise.

"Ah, sorry! No harm done, so don't panic and stay calm," Elyon called out.

Although confused and struggling, Augusto and the others, who seemed to recognize Elyon's voice, stopped flailing and quieted down.

However, even if there was no harm, they were still half-suspended, and Damien couldn't help but wish they'd be lowered quickly.

What's going on here?

"Apologies," Elyon said with an apologetic expression. "It seems my brother didn't know about you all, so you weren't included in the settings as exclusions. For now, Damien, touch the pillar where the vines are coming from. That should release them."

Damien, still not fully understanding the situation, did as Elyon instructed and touched the pillar that was binding the three of them.