Chapter 58: Makuran's Reckoning

From atop the wall, Tenno watched in shock as the Urts started pouring into the city. They rushed through the streets and buildings not in a wave, but in bits and pieces, a constantly shifting pattern of mottled green. Her fellow archers were equally transfixed, staring from above as the invading horde swept along. "This is insane," she whispered under her breath.

"Archers!"

The officer's call brought them to attention. "There's still a war to fight here!" he barked. "The northernmost half of you, handle the Urts in the city. Keep along the walls for your own safety. They're more spread out, so make sure you aim. The rest of you, stay here and keep firing on the bastards trying to get in. Make it happen!"

"Sir!"

Tenno clenched her bow tightly and followed her fellow archers as they dashed along the inner wall, keeping their sights set on the invading forces. From high up, she could see the majority of them making a beeline for the palace. Where Selia was.