The trapped Rankers screamed in agony, their voices echoing in despair.
"Help... help me... these flames… they won't die..."
"Sages, you useless cunts, save us… Aaaaargh!"
The Sages attacking the Birdcage Barriers from the outside froze in shock as the green flames erupted inside the trapped space. They exchanged bewildered glances, feeling the powerful mana emanating from the green flames.
Layla selectively targeted low-ranked individuals, subjecting them to slow and agonizing deaths to extract the purest Mana Essence. The more experienced and higher-ranked Rankers remained unharmed for the moment, spared from the hellfire torment inflicted upon the lesser entities.
Since Lady Zee's soul departure from her mortal coil was a lengthy process, Layla prioritized efficiency in drawing out the Mana Essence from the trapped Rankers rather than incinerating them all at once. The burning inferno was now going to last for more than a day.
