>>5303828>>5303833With others trying to invade the castle, you wonder if the group of thieves you met before entering Cromwell had anything to do with this.
The Mandragorans quickly grew angry at the sudden noise, being disturbed of their sleep and whatever peace they could find while being put down when people screamed for them.
Observing their rotten minds, you did see a glimpse of some of them reminiscing about their loved ones, as if still remembering their past lives
"Uuuurgh!" Their strength is shown by how easily they managed to bent the metal bars in the dungeon, bending and breaking the cells by contorting their limbs, or even just smashing a hole through the wall.
Already having his sword in hand, Guts stands dead center in the dungeon hallway to better swing the dragonslayer, cutting and dismembering the test subjects as many times as he had to as he sprinted to the upper floors.
Bolzack went along with him, though minding his step to not get too close to the swordsman's chaotic swings while you pondered on how to approach the main hall faster.
Your interactions with Job indicated that these creatures react differently than apoatles, even if they share the astral origins.
Since neither Puck or Farnese are here to help you give an extra boost, maybe sucking their energy will be enough to push you through the enemies from Guts' behind, plus the ones he failed to kill? A cleaner kill would certainly be preferable given how many gallons of blood are being smeared on the walls thanks to the dragonslayer.
>Try to contain them with your magic.>Attempt to take their energy until they stop moving.>Being physical is way cooler, you can charge and slash through them.>Plat your seeds to break the ceiling and destroy the tree when they start climbing it.>Let Guts take care of it, you never know when you might have to preserve energy. 