Caught in a Metaphorical Net

Forming a path of retreat was easier said than done, however. For Wiley to haul a knocked out person and secure his own path of retreat using a spear seemed impossible.

"Help the leader!" When he shouted for help the response was… weak… The three adventurers were ultimately outsiders. They were an afterthought when compared to their friends and long time comrades in arms.

But help did come, it just came in small number. The three or so arrows that shot towards Ed could not be considered a deterrent and the flimsy spells he could bulldoze through was not going to help Wiley get Ed off his tail.

Nonetheless, Wiley did try. He ran towards the cart which was now directly in front of him and didn't circumvent it, but reinforced his legs and jumped on top of it with a leap.