Greg was leading the way, and Lylia was right behind him with the compass out like a lifeline. Elwen followed, and her breathing was already heavy from the effort.
Hilda was at the end of the line, and her miner's body was strong. Hammy had stopped moving on Elwen's shoulder to save energy.
They could hear the sounds of battle starting up again behind them. Rosalina's voice rang out with orders, telling her remaining knights what to do.
The roar of the Calamity shook the air, but it sounded like it was far away. As promised, they were buying time.
The streets were a mess. Carts that had been turned over blocked the way.
Things that had been dropped were all over the cobblestones. They had to jump over things in their way and avoid people who were still trying to get away.
"There!" Lylia pointed to a small street. "That way is the safe house!"
