As the forest is cleaned

"Clear! Return and regroup!"

Marching feet and tickling metal executed the order.

In the blink of an eye, the little army took their initial stances and waited with peeled eyes for the next wave.

A young cat was wandering inside the cave with the edge of her sword bathed in yellow blood.

"How many wounded?" Asked Molly to the priests.

"One got his leg pierced by their lances, and the arm of a fighter is now useless due to the acid. With them, we have now 14 people out of combat"

Following the moans of pain, Molly saw the 14 candidates resting on the rocks with limbs missing and broken bones.

Her chest tightened with sorrow.

"I see... Put them on the back with the others once you can, take a rest in pairs every so often to restore your mana, and be prepared in the case that something happens"

"Yes, ma'am!"

Molly turned and went to the people guarding the entrance.