Eria could focus her ability, making it a concentrated attack to pierce through her enemy's barrier. Her only weakness was if she was overwhelmed by enemies or if the opponent was of a physical type that could move very fast, engaging her in direct combat.
To use telekinesis, she needed time to focus her mind and then choose her target. The time may be as short as one second, but in direct combat, it would be enough to cause her a fatal wound.
"With Eria, I can rest easy. Go quickly and tell Edward he can leave the rest to us," Orion said confidently as he pulverized another dragari.
The group's strength surprised MingYue, making her wonder how strong the dragari were at their peak.
The dragari king that Alex had beaten was in his inner world and nerfed by Edward's machination. He may have thought he became stronger, but in reality, he was far weaker.
'The one leading this invasion is a dragari general. It should be stronger than the one I faced before. In that case, it makes sense they're getting beaten up.'
There was also the stamina factor and the hostages. MingYue thought if the Suzaku guild focused on escaping, this force would not be enough to stop them. In that scenario, the civilians would not become a burden for them to rescue. Instead, they would become bait, giving them more time.
But there was no way Edward and Luca would ever do this. It was against their convictions.
Emily and Alex's bodies floated, and they then flew with Eria, taking no time to reach Luca and Edward. On the way, their faces grimaced as they saw the city in chaos. Occasionally, there would be people they knew lying on the ground, lifeless, or asking for help.
"Brother…" Emily said with a heavy heart.
"I'm really sorry, but there's nothing we can do."
Hearing their conversation, Eria interjected, "There is something you can do. Remember all of them, carve this event into your heart, then find a way to gain strength. Never forget there is more you can do if you have more power."
The words reverberated in Alex's and Emily's hearts. They had heard Eria's past from Luca.
She was a victim of a dungeon break, awakening her power while escaping. She often told people she was a coward who left her own family for dead, but in reality, it was her family that pushed her to leave.
This weighed on her heart, burning her ambition to become stronger.
They then arrived at Suzaku guild HQ. Luca was busy giving aid to the people who were now gathered in the courtyard.
Knowing their mother, Alex knew this meant the whole building was already packed to the brim. Otherwise, there was no way his mother would let people camp outside.
"Mom!" Emily screamed, then ran toward Luca, hugging her.
"It's been hard on you, sweetie," Luca said warmly while patting her head. She then turned her gaze toward Eria, "Thank you. Edward is looking for you up there."
Eria frowned, "I told you, no. Both of you should be the ones bringing your kids out, and there is no way I can escape again."
"It's not escaping, Eria." Luca then let out a sigh, "And believe me, there is nothing I wish more than to bring both of them out here myself."
"After Ariadne and Orion return here, we will go to look for the dungeon entrance. This is final, Luca."
"So you're saying you will not listen to the guild leader's order?" Luca replied with a stern gaze.
"Fine, I will go. But Orion and the others already agreed to this. Kane should also return soon with the experimental airplane. When that time comes, you will board it with some of the refugees." Eria replied as she entered the guild complex.
Luca let out a sigh. She then told Alex to help around the camp and asked what had happened to Emily. She chose this because she could see Emily was shaken while Alex was still calm.
If possible, she would want to comfort both of them, but the situation now wouldn't allow it. They didn't have the luxury to take a break.
She had already compromised by not going to the frontlines, as she wanted to ensure Alex's and Emily's safety.
MingYue looked around the camp with a frown. The people were in panic. Some Hunters could be seen giving out instructions to Awakeners. The guild members, meanwhile, were busy giving out aid while a few of them created new construction around the guild, turning it into a fortress.
'It seems something else happened before Alex escaped the place. Otherwise, Edward should have gone with them.'
Curious, MingYue floated, phasing through the building. She followed Eria, reaching Edward's office.
Inside, he was busy having a debate with two guild members and, based on appearances, a person who was probably the mayor of the city.
"We VIPs should go first. What do you mean you will prioritize the women and children?"
"This is non-negotiable. As people with power, we should be the last ones to evacuate."
"What power!? I am just a normal person. Me staying here will just complicate matters!"
"Hmph! As you said, you are just a normal person. Then your life is not more important than every single life here," Eria said with a sharp gaze.
The mayor stayed silent. Eria's temper was already famous in the city.
"Be more polite, Eria."
"Whatever you say, boss. So why are you calling me here!? I thought we had already agreed. You and Luca should evacuate first. As for the dungeon raid, we will take care of it."
"What!?" The mayor's eyes widened, hearing Eria's words. "You hypocrite. So you planned to leave first all this time while preaching to me!?"
Edward glared at Eria, but she didn't care. Instead, she said with spite, "What is even the problem? If you want to escape, we can easily add one more person. Just put him in the cargo bay.
Except you want to bring your hundreds of mistresses, then no wonder the boss rejected your request."