The warriors, still fighting fiercely, felt a surge of spirit as the Elven captain immediately commanded,
"Archers, retreat! Everyone else, do not panic, tighten the formation!"
If it had been the Demons' army, they would certainly have fled in an every-man-for-himself scramble, fearing to become the stepping stone for another, but the Elves were different. They moved backwards in orderly steps while still fighting, the warriors on the flanks moving back faster, turning the initially straight line into an arc, to avoid putting too much pressure on the center of the line.
The line stopped again less than ten feet from the Portal, and everyone unleashed their utmost fighting power to swiftly eliminate the enemies before them, gaining a brief respite before the next wave of Demons charged at them.
"Everyone through the Portal! Quick, quick, quick!"
