Chapter 161

"This way! Hurry, my lady!"

Maxi had been distracted by the skirmish when she heard Garrow's urgent voice. Snapping to attention, she dashed across the bumpy ground. It was vital for her to get to safety to avoid becoming a hindrance to the fighting men.

Gathering her skirt in one hand, she sprinted across the chaotic city square. They ran north for a while, finally stopping at the large storage tent. Soldiers guarded the entrance.

Entrusting Maxi to the soldiers, Garrow said, "The clerics have cast a barrier around the tent. The ghouls won't be able to get in."

Inside, Maxi glanced around at the sacks of grain piled into a mountain. When she spotted the female clerics huddled on the floor at the innermost end of the makeshift shelter, she ran straight to them.

Idsilla bolted to her feet. "Lady Calypse! You're safe!"

"I-Idsilla… are you all right?"

"Yes, I'm fine, but… S-Selina isn't here."