"Lady, can you stop them?" the mercenary asked, his voice tense as they were being chased by two heretics. Three more cult members blocked their path ahead, and the mercenary tightened his grip on his sword, ready to engage.
"Yes!" Theia answered confidently, but inwardly, she was unsure. Her training with Hilda had been basic at best, and she knew she didn't have Hilda's skill. Her knife skills were just enough to keep her alive.
The mercenary gave her a doubtful glance but decided to press on anyway. His sword cleaved through the first heretic, bringing him down with one swift strike. Without hesitation, he turned to the next cultist. He needed to finish quickly so he could assist the girl.
