"These people cannot be released!"
The crowd didn't immediately leave after the Snegov family handled the aftermath.
They waited for the Thorn Clan to come to take over the estate and discussed the handling of innocents rescued from the gang's cages with them.
The Thorn Vampires, dealing with shadows for many years, had a deep understanding of certain demons and sorceries. Upon seeing the strange patterns inscribed on the prisoners, the local head of the Thorn Clan intervened:
"This is a transformation sorcery originating from the Dark Territory. We don't know much about it, but it's certain these individuals have become part of a large magical formation. They must be detained until the threat is neutralized!"
At this point, the Thorn Vampire swept over the rescued civilians with a chilling gaze and whispered softly: