Master

The moment the gate opened, I moved forward with the soldiers, then peeled off to the side.

The soldiers who saw me pull away shouted even louder.

As if to say, Leave this place to us. As if to say, We’ll handle it this time.

This was a diversionary tactic. And it was a race against time, too.

-BANG!

-THUD!

Screams and shouts rang out amid the sound of something breaking.

I didn’t look back.

I knew what was happening back there.

"Any enemies ahead?"...