Retaliation

'If we can get there, we will be saved! Most definitely they won't be able to push forward any further! It would delay them way too much and their equipment would get all wet. They can be just orcs and kobolds, but they have some sense of awareness. They know that these points make it unworthy to pursue us beyond that River.'

Hera was confident that her strategy of escaping would lead them to victory. The victory of their group was to get to Goliath. Not only would they get a shortcut by crossing the river, but they would also be advanced several hours in comparison with the army.

'However, even if that's the case, how many of us will need to die in order to get the trainees and novices to the other side of the river?' she thought as she saw another guardian getting blown away from his horse and hitting his head on the ground, dying right on the spot.