Samantha's suggestion made everyone hesitate somewhat. But Mangimornie was about to catch up, and after weighing the gains and losses, they ultimately nodded in agreement.
Although Dongla found the suggestion somewhat strange, after giving it some thought, her strength had been greatly weakened by the torrent of energy she encountered while crossing layers earlier, coupled with her successive use of forbidden spells. If she truly fought Mangimornie head-on, the damage she could inflict would be limited.
Besides, Mangimornie was highly likely to pursue the wizard who had dealt it the greatest damage, rather than her.
"What, we're taking on the risk for you, and to keep the fortress from suffering a devastating blow, you're still hesitating?" Seeing Dongla's prolonged silence, Samantha said coldly, "Don't tell me you really think the fortress's destruction would benefit you? Let me tell you, we can choose not to help and simply stand by to watch!"
Dongla knew full well that Samantha was deliberately provoking her with those words.
But she was not wrong. If they did not help, then given Dongla's current condition, even if she truly escaped Mangimornie's pursuit, she would still suffer grievous losses!
Thinking of this, Dongla replied, "Fine, we'll do it this way. First weaken it and drive it away if possible! If that fails, whoever it pursues will lure it far away!"
After a pause, Dongla swept her gloomy gaze over the crowd. "You'd best do as you said. Don't hold back."
If the others deliberately concealed their strength, Mangimornie's hatred would surely remain fixed on her. When that happened, it might still pursue and kill her.
After Dongla finished speaking, Samantha gave a cold laugh. "We won't be like certain people—unable to handle things themselves, so they drag everyone in the fortress down to be buried alongside them."