The pilot maintained their position.
The mist continued to spread.
Slowly, the villagers' movements began changing.
The strongest among them remained standing, but their steps became increasingly unsteady. Some leaned against walls for support, while others dropped to their knees as the supernatural weakness began taking hold.
The wolves who had attacked the Shadow Guards earlier tried to resist, their bodies shifting as their instincts fought against the effects of the herb.
It wasn't enough.
One by one, they began collapsing into unconsciousness.
Kade's eyes remained cold as he watched the village fall silent beneath him.
"Now."
The ground teams moved immediately.
Shadow Guards descended from the surrounding forest and entered the village, securing the unconscious villagers one section at a time while the second helicopter circled overhead to prevent anyone from escaping.
Alpha Kael watched the operation unfold beneath them.
