This force instantly froze everyone present, giving them no chance to escape.

"What are you doing?!" Exclamations of shock and fear rang out.

"Come," Alfred barked.

The force grew stronger, seizing control of everyone’s bodies, absorbing their power and transferring it into Alfred’s body.

The group was shocked, never expecting Alfred to do something like this. It was a devastating blow.

"Sword Demon..." everyone cried in disbelief.

Alfred showed no mercy. He looked at them mockingly and said, "You said you'd help me no matter what. Well, I need your power."

"But, but..."

The captives tried to speak, but they no longer had the strength. They were tightly restrained and felt their power draining away.

All they could do was wait helplessly for death.

"Noooooo…"

The warriors cried in agony as they turned into desiccated corpses, mouths agape as they fell to the ground.

Alfred's body emitted a faint blood-red glow. He closed his eyes, seemingly lost in endless pleasure.

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