The sacred guards had been quick to sound the alarm. It wasn't just their efficiency, though; it was the tireless work of the patrols watching the region day and night, ensuring the monastery never went unguarded.
Thanks to that, Nilse had more than enough time to round everyone up and seek shelter on the monastery's second floor.
She wasn't the only one doing it. The other nuns pitched in, ushering the people inside the monastery to safety.
"Come on, move!" Nilse shouted, "Everyone together now!"
As the nuns corralled the civilians, the priest took his place at the front lines alongside the other sacred guards.
He was the monastery's commander and, arguably, its strongest fighter. That meant he had to stand with the guards in the coming battle.
William wanted to help, but he held back. Instead, he followed Nilse and the others up to the second floor. Given his current condition, he was too weak to stand against the beasts. The risk wasn't worth it.
