I ignored the horrifying images of those dying and forced myself to look forward. We fought throughout the halls as I led the group to where everyone was at. I blocked the swords that were thrown towards me. I struggled to breathe from the exertion as I pushed myself to keep attacking.
Eventually, the main door came into view. The guards had heard what they thought was clanging down the halls, but they were unable to figure out what it was since the sounds from the party drowned it out. Thanks to Gilyn's help and our quick attack, the soldiers who had fought us were unable to ring the alarm. Thus, the ones guarding the entrance to the ballroom were startled and unprepared when they saw a horde of people with swords drenched in blood.
