The battle and escape

    Despite how weak he felt, he pushed himself forward, taking the brunt of the blows, using his sword to protect himself against any further attacks.

    

    After a while, though, he realised that even though he managed to defend himself pretty well, he was clearly losing the battle.

    

    His arms started feeling heavy and the cuts from his sword wounds became increasingly painful. He looked around, trying to find somewhere to retreat. But even though he was surrounded by creatures, he didn't spot the opening he desperately needed to escape. Instead of trying to escape, though, he kept fighting, determined to continue to hold his ground until either Katrina or one of his companions came back to save him, even if it meant sacrificing themselves.

    

    The sounds of metal on metal sounded in front of him, followed by a se