Rescue

"Go find the teleportation array and destroy it. Quickly!" the leading Intermediate Priest said to another Intermediate Priest.

A sinister smile appeared on the face hidden beneath the hood. His withered right hand moved through the air, and soon eight skeletons appeared beside him.

The "Bone Wall" blocking their path suddenly made a whoosh and collapsed into a heap of broken bones. The "Bone Wall" vanished.

The Intermediate Priest charged into the castle with the eight skeletons, while the leading Intermediate Priest did not join the attack on Grand Knight Commander Dunmore. He merely watched silently from the side.

"Dunmore, are they trying to capture me alive?" Prince Horace asked softly, his voice trembling.

"Your Highness, I don't know. Please rest assured—someone will come to rescue us!" Grand Knight Commander Dunmore had also realized that something was wrong, but he had no idea what the problem was. All he could do was reassure him.

He knew all too well that if the Intermediate Priest joined the attack, he might not last even a minute. Although the four bear-men had been attacking continuously, they were not using their full strength. It seemed they were merely trying to wear down his battle aura.

"Dunmore, give me a dagger!" Although Prince Horace's voice still trembled, he spoke in a rare commanding tone.

"Your Highness!" Grand Knight Commander Dunmore could not turn his head to look at Prince Horace, but he heard the determination in his voice.

"I am a prince of the Kingdom of Saint Ellis. While I enjoy honor, I should also bring glory to the empire. I may be weak and unable to bring the empire glory, but I will not let the beastmen capture me alive and bring shame upon the empire!" The tremor vanished from Prince Horace's voice, leaving