Was that a dream?

"You only attacked their hands".

Maya speaks calmly "They can't shoot the arrows with that injury. So, you can fight them when you burst open the gate".

Marcus bows slightly and smiles seeing her still staying alert. After thinking for few brief moments he speaks "You have done enough, Your Highness. Please take a brief break".

Maya's eyes still focused on the fort as she doesn't want to be interrupted from her complete concentration. 

She notices the battalion moving forward in immense speed than she thought and she can tell they will capture the fort real soon. 

"We have to leave".

She frowns hearing Marcus and speaks looking him "But, they still have to reach the gates".

Marcus smiles and points something ahead in the crowd "Do you see the flag, Your Highness?".

Maya creases her eyebrows and peers into the crowd. As soon as she notices something strange, she asks "There is a person holding a black flag...".