In the Blink of an Eye

"We've shaken them off." 

One of the demons riding at the rear spoke in a low voice, and as if on cue, the Staff Sergeant deactivated his Stealth skill, while their horses also slow.

Even warhorses couldn't maintain full speed indefinitely. They needed time to catch their breath. 

They had put a good distance between themselves and the dark elf territory in the forest, and within minutes, they would reach open land. 

"Don't relax too much. We're still in the forest." 

Vollm's sharp voice cut through the momentary relief as he glanced back before shifting his gaze to the injured demons.

Several had arrows lodged in their arms and backs. Though none had struck vitals, and the demons' superhuman endurance kept them from collapsing, the dark discolouration around the wounds made it clear that the arrows were poisoned and had to be treated fast.

Vollm ordered the uninjured to assist with first aid—while they were still moving.