These people had been tormented by Sorcery and were already in a poor state.
For example, Dismas, from an establishment in Ovando City, had been taken down in a single move by a Heretic Priest, nearly driving him insane. While there's undoubtedly a difference in strength even between Heretic Priests, these men were not as formidable as Dismas; otherwise, they wouldn't have succumbed so easily.
Lance was now facing the challenge of getting them to stand up, which was no small feat.
With splitting headaches and limbs that felt as if they didn't belong to their own bodies, they had been shown by others that willpower could cut through chains.
Moreover, this was their final opportunity. They had to prove themselves, and they immediately began to struggle to their feet.
