Don't hurt yourself trying to understand people

Explosions could be heard all across the land of Spade. Thick smoke formed into clouds in the lightless sky, creating fog in the surroundings that made everything hard to see. If not for the fires all across the capital and even on the outskirts, it would just be total darkness. 

Claude led the group of warriors into safety, fighting some undeads and knights. Those capable warriors backed him up with their newfound hope of witnessing the new dawn. Meanwhile, others assisted those injured ones who couldn't engage in battle. 

There was only one place Claude could think of that was safe. It was the mansion where Tilly, Samael, and Law stayed. That place was blessed by Tilly, so it was a safe, unnoticeable residence. Lilou had been with the troupe since two months ago; Samael would constantly visit her with Law if it was safe. After all, they were being discreet.

But when Claude and the warriors reached the plaza, they stopped.