Maeko fired her gun at the enemies while Katelina gaped. Since when did Malick's goons use sickles? That was more like-

"The Black Vigil."

She grabbed for Maeko's gun. The girl avoided her and continued to fire.

"Maeko! It's Fethillen's group! Don't shoot!"

"I am sorry, Kate-chan, but I do not think they recognize us. They will not show the same mercy."

Katelina hurried up the slope to warn Jorick, but he'd already clashed with one of the attackers. ...