"WE'RE UNDER ATTACK!"
While Assistant Dirk shouted with all his might, General Toms pulled out his contact crystal. He could only mumble a few words before putting it away and continuing to writhe in pain.
"Close the camp! No one leaves, or they'll be killed on the spot!" Dirk's orders continued to ring out through camp, restoring a margin of order.
All soldiers froze, including two of the many who had already started running toward the manor walls.
"Captains, gather your men and make a headcount. After that, everyone must line up in front of the gate for further orders."
With Dirk's orders made clear, everyone started to calm down and do as they were told.
Both Daliea and Jack started walking back, but another unexpected warning was screamed into their minds by Rydel, 'Run! Use your beasts if needed, just get out of there!'
Jack was too curious not to ask, 'But why--'
