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... fading as the sun rose higher, but the village air still felt strangely heavy. Not with danger—just fatigue.

The villagers were finally out and about, but their movements were slow and uncertain.

Some sat outside their homes, staring into space. Others carried out their chores with half-hearted effort.

Kyle watched silently from the edge of the road, arms crossed.

It was clear what had happened to them. Their mana had been forcefully extracted during the ritual. < ...

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