Chapter 132 Preparing for Battle (2/2)
She nodded ”I just have to attack any who ht,” Arran said ”But you can't let up for even aneeds to be a ather their wits, they'll group up, or attack you froe”
He knehat an arrow fired by a Body Refiner could do to a et Yet hers was the most important role, and while Arran himself was too weak to handle it, he didn't trust Stoneheart enough for the task
”I understand,” she said, resolute despite the anxiety in her voice ”But what about you? I know you're strong, but you'll be right in the ed ”I haveas I only face a few at a time, I should be fine”
That wasn't the entire truth, of course Although he thought he had a good chance of surviving in the roup of panicked Body Refiners, he knew that a single mistake or even a bit of bad luck could cost him his life — and if both he and Stoneheart fell, the battle would be lost
But there was nothing for it now but to fight with all the fury he could muster, and he pushed aside any doubts and hesitation he still felt Right now, distractions like those would not serve hi to Stoneheart The tall ood in battle
”I don't,” Stoneheart replied In a soft voice, he added, ”I lostin the first battle”
Rather than punching the s, then took out the robe Jiang Fei had given hiest armor he had, it was the only piece that would fit Stoneheart
”Wear this,” he said ”It's enchanted, and it will offer you at least some protection”
Stoneheart did as Arran said, putting on the robe Although it ide enough to fit him, on the tallhis knees Still, it would be better than nothing
Snowcloud had already put on an armored coat of her ohen they first headed to the burned village — a bulky brown thing that did not seem to fit her particularly well
”Ready?” Arran asked, looking at Snowcloud and Stoneheart
Snowcloud nodded, and Stoneheart did the same a moment later
”Snowcloud, you attack the moment you see the first enemy Stoneheart, you attack when you hear either , and cause as roup up”
”I guess this is it,” Snowcloud said
”Good luck,” Arran replied Then, he gestured to Stoneheart ”Let's go We've already wasted toobefore they arrive”
They set off at a run, Stoneheart following closely behind Arran
”Are you strong enough?” Stoneheart asked as they neared the entrance to the clearing
”I suppose we'll find out soon enough,” Arran said If he wasn't, they would all be in trouble