Jacob gave a subtle signal to Amir and the others, and they followed suit, pretending to have lost their abilities. Their expressions shifted from fear to resignation, mimicking the defeated demeanor of the villagers around them.
Seeing this, Fabio smirked, his eyes gleaming with malice. "Listen carefully now, folks. What you've taken is actually the Weakening Pill, and your powers are completely gone now. You have no choice but to obey my orders if you want to stay alive!" He turned to Brendan, his voice dripping with authority. "Brendan, get everyone in. I want that bloodthirsty beast to enjoy a feast!"
Brendan nodded in acknowledgment and began directing the people in one single direction, his men flanking the crowd to ensure no one could escape. Chad signaled his own men to provide assistance as well, forming a tight perimeter around the terrified villagers.