Zyros's POV

I drew my blade just as the first figure lunged at me. I dodged and slashed across his chest and he fell with a scream. Another came at me from the side and I blocked his attack and kicked him backward into the wall.

But there were too many of them. Elder Ronan ran and he slipped through a side passage and disappeared into the darkness.

"Stop!" I shouted and tried to chase after him, but two more figures blocked my path. I fought them both as my blade moved fast.

He slashed at my ...