Peggy Carter and the others were locked in a fierce battle with Hailmondas here. Meanwhile, Sif, who had led the troops to intercept the enemy, had finally encountered their opponents.
Just after Sif and her group left the rift, they ran into the reinforcements Agatha had mentioned. A Doomguard named Rody had arrived with a group of female demons to support them. Her figure was nearly identical to Agatha's, but her skin was purple. Rather than a veil and long dress, she wore revealing armor that did not appear very protective.
With her assistance, Sif chose favorable terrain and took up a defensive position on high ground. Yet there was still one flaw.
The paths through the Fel Scar Rift extended in every direction. Although they gradually merged as they led toward the upper levels, aside from the unavoidable road in front of them, there was another small path in the distance that could circle around behind them.
They had ventured deep alone to strike at the heart of the enemy, but they had alerted the local garrison. The enemy was certainly more familiar with the terrain than they were. If the enemy split into two forces, they would immediately be attacked from both front and rear. It would not be long before they were wiped out.
But while Sif was deeply concerned, Rody said with certainty, "You don't need to worry too much. The enemy will only come up this road."
"You're that certain?" Sif asked skeptically. Would the enemy really abandon the tactical advantage of attacking from both front and rear and come up this single path?
"Of course." Rody confidently explained, "Because this road is the shortest."
"Just because of that?" Kross, the deputy commander of the Demon Heart Warriors accompanying Sif, found it unbelievable. They were