Arisugawa was pushed down by a Dark Elf while trying to run away, falling into a desperate situation.
I froze, my whole body rigid, at the shining blade directly overhead. A fear, incomparable to that of the dog earlier, coursed through me.
My opponent would not hesitate, aiming to finish me with a single blow… I wondered how much pain one felt when dying.
Just then, I heard a shout of “Eii!” and simultaneously, the hand around my neck loosened as the man on top of me turned his head. For reasons I don’t know, I, having caught my breath, instinctively shook off his hand and shoved the man away.
Looking up, Pauline stood next to the man. I grabbed her arm and took hold of Piyo, who was nearby. We started running without looking back. Then, from somewhere, a familiar voice called out.
“Hey, Brother, are you alive?”
Among the crowd, I saw Crowzley on horseback, with Karubene’s arms around his back. There were also many Satyrs on horseback. The Centaur man who had saved us that time was also there, leading a few companions. They seemed to be wearing armor this time.
Karubene dismounted and wove through the commotion towards us.
“Brother, you’re alive! Oh, I’m so glad. And look, the chick and the bug are alive too.”
“This is no time for that, it’s serious. Three people are over there.”
When I pointed to the three surrounded, Karubene let out a sharp whistle.
“Hey, over there! Go help them.”
Then, the Centaurs, with the man in the lead, broke through the Dark Elves. Caught by the unexpected reinforcements from behind, the Dark Elves panicked, and their formation began to crumble.
“By the way, who is the mastermind behind this?”
At her words, I looked for an old Dark Elf but couldn’t find him anywhere.
“Damn! They got away.”
“What?! Let’s go after them!”
Karubene took off running, leaving us behind.
“I’m sorry, but you two find a safe place to hide.”
I told them that and chased after her.
