Ren approached the nearest tamers in the tunnel, those who seemed to have the strength and stability necessary to handle power transfers.
"I need you to help me carry something," he told them directly. "It's for the King. It's critical."
The mention of the King immediately changed the atmosphere. The tamers looked at Julius nod and straightened, recognizing this wasn't a casual request.
"What do you need?" asked one of the soldiers.
"You're going to feel power you're not used to handling," Ren warned as he began the transfer process. "But you only need to contain it, not use it."
The transfer worked better than he had expected.
Little by little, they advanced through the clogged tunnel, changing most of the original carriers for fresh tamers who could better handle the energy. It was like a relay chain, where each person carried their load for a stretch before passing it to the next.
Wei was one of the first to be relieved of his load.
