A few minutes before the events unfolded, Alm and Bruno were going over their plans one last time.
Everything seemed meticulously thought out, with a high likelihood of success. Their goal was to draw the heroes' attention by creating three flashy distractions at once.
Ruri would take control of the formation of the sealed world, while Almin would seize the central infernal rune. At the same time, Rivine would make a bold move, acting as if she were fleeing under pressure.
To ensure this happened without leaving any trace, Maelik, Runula, and Calirer worked in perfect sync, subtly manipulating the demons. Maelik used his skill as a Mara to weaken the demons' defenses, while Runula, with her power inherited from an ancient dragon, affected their souls and minds. Calirer provided direct support to Runula.
This combination of abilities caused the demons to see a distorted reality, their perceptions manipulated to show them random illusions born from their own minds.
