Alex used frost magic to handle the remaining griffins, restricting their mobility and leaving only their heads exposed for breathing.
However, the charging dwarf knights were the real concern now, and Alex couldn't spare her attention for the griffins.
"What are you all doing outside? Get back into the castle now!" Alex shouted to the dwarves who had stepped out of the castle, ready to join the fight.
"Lord, we know you are strong, but this trouble is our doing. Please allow us to fight!" A dwarf, who seemed to be the leader among those who had pledged allegiance to Sophie, spoke up to Alex.
"But war carries the risk of death. What if you die? Also, who are these dwarves, and how strong are they?" Alex questioned the dwarf leader, trying to gather some information. She knew these refugees might not know much, so she didn't hold much hope.
