Using the elemental essence, Alia shaved off most of the rock slab, since Hadrian realized it was more than he needed and would be a hindrance.
Next, Alia shaped the remaining rock into a thin wing-like shape. Not only did she hold the thin rock together so that it did not break, she used her rock manipulation ability, applying an opposing force to her fall on the rock wing.
Of course, at his current elemental path level, he could not achieve flight in such a manner. Together with the air resistance, though, it slowed Alia's descent.
By this point, the buzz and disorientation on Alia that had subsided began to grow strong once more.
While the box's intent had not spread vertically up, either because of its targeted malice, or Bagdona's and the Baron's suppression, Since Hadrian was being affected, the Alia vessel was being affected as well.
Beneath Alia, Hadrian could see the mages, who were mostly rank one mages, retreating in chaos.
