Two days later, in the courtyard of the Quintins Mansion, a group of mercenaries were practicing formation along with a handful of the Quintin Family guards led by Kastan.
Kastan was observing everyone and when Emery walked up to him and said, "How many do we have in total, Kastan?"
"Fifty, including the guards. It's less than what we have hoped," said Kastan. "We could've hired more but news of the latest expedition has discouraged many participants."
Fifty people, including Emery and Kastan, would be fighting against at least a hundred marauders. Once Sir Bagdemagus arrived with his men, it should somehow make the gap of fighters closer.
While Emery was talking to Kastan, a large stocky man made his way through the crowd of fighters and guards, shouting, "Merlin!"
Emery turned around and saw the person calling him. He said, "Gregory, glad to see you're still alive."
