The crowd erupted into chaos as Ashley's mana circuits overloaded, causing her body to glow ominously with a pulsating light. People screamed and ran in all directions, desperate to get away from the impending explosion. Guards pushed through the throngs, urging everyone to flee. Among the crowd, Cali and Rani stood their ground, refusing to leave.
"We can't just run away! What if she explodes?" Cali shouted, her fists clenched.
"Yeah, Lord streamer is not safe," Rani added, defiance gleaming in her eyes as she tried to hold her position.
The guards, however, weren't taking no for an answer. "You have to leave! Now! It's not safe!" one barked, shoving them further back.
On the other side, Eldra's face was pale as she watched Ashley losing control. Her normally calm demeanor was shattered, replaced with sheer terror. "This… this isn't going to end well," she whispered, her hands trembling.