"Wall of Forests," Thala whispered as he stomped his foot on the ground.
Countless branches and tree trunks sprouted from the ground, gradually encircling the warehouse from the inside. Within half a minute, the wooden barrier had grown to a thickness of at least half a meter.
"Aggghh! What is this..."
"Call the guards, someone..."
"Please, don't kill us..."
"...."
"...."
Panic swept through the crowd, and the pleas for mercy began to echo in the surroundings. Some among them even thought about launching spells at the crew but hesitated when they noticed Dhruv.
"SHUT UP!" Dhruv's voice thundered.
The command silenced everyone instantaneously. They couldn't quite explain it, but their instincts warned them that even a single act of disobedience would likely lead them to their death.
"If you want to live, stay quiet and remain within this shield," Dhruv instructed, he wasn't in any mood for debate.