Chapter 133 - Preparations for capture

Lanling was internally relieved, thankful he didn't need to spend more time convincing them. "All the draining was nothing but a threat. I know how much you nobles love to beat around the bush, so I figured brute force was the way to go." He waved his hand nonchalantly, causing many lips to twitch in response.

Then Lanling narrowed his eyes, shedding the arrogance and mockery he had worn to agitate the nobles. "I am capable of unleashing the Chains of Forgotten. But to ensure I don't waste a single one of your mana, you will all have to come with me."

The mages were stunned by his reveal, and some form of respect inevitably surged within them.

"For efficient transfer and control, we'd need to release it to you gradually. By that time, Alba would have already left," one mage spoke his thoughts aloud, his shoulders easing as the habit of discussing matters with peers surfaced subconsciously.