"We should ready our troops for battle immediately," says Kral, a little while later, when the four of you have gathered together in your yurt. "Let us take the fight to the Black Wolves and engage them as soon as they enter the valley."
"I saw this army when I traveled with Basileios," replies Drazha. "I doubt we can defeat them in open battle. Can we not continue our flight? Perhaps we can head up into the mountains and lose them there?"
"I do not think our people have the time or the will to run farther," says Seramet. "But if we attack, we will be swept aside. I suggest a defensive strategy."
"Waiting to be slaughtered, you mean?" adds Kral. "Basileios, what do you think?"