And every single settlement defender was exhausted. Wounded. Operating on willpower and desperation.
I should have been here, his mind whispered with cold fury. I should have anticipated they'd attack early. I should have—
No. Guilt was a luxury for after the battle. Right now, his people needed him to do what he did best.
Win impossible fights through overwhelming violence.
Loki walked up to Satou and Said "It isnt your fault , you tried your best to get here faster when you received the letter from seraphina didnt you"
Satou still felt anger within himself , he turned towards Loki and said "Thank you for protecting my settlement "
"You don't need to thank me , i was just protecting my friends home " Said Loki while smiling .
"Kelvin." His voice hardened with command authority. "Tell everyone to retreat. Pull back to defensive positions. I'll handle this."
