The citadel was the last bastion for the elves. However, with Arnold there, no bastion could have kept them safe. Hundreds upon hundreds of elves appeared in front of him to try and stop him, however, no matter what they did it wasn't enough.
Right now, Lorcan had found the intruder and was busy fighting Arnold ff while they tried to evacuate the citizens from there.
"Hurry up!" One of Lorcan's lieutenants roared in rage.
How couldn't he be agitated? The man he had looked up to his whole life was on the verge of losing for the first time ever. Moreover, that loss would inevitably result in Lorcan's death. He wanted to help Lorcan, or at least die by his side, however, Lorcan's instructions were clear.