Chapter 87Jonah, Stanza, Arthur, and Mavis reached the middle of the chamber just as Genghis' horde crashed through the doorway. The sounds of battle erupted, meaning time was running out to open the last locks of Empyrea. Hercules, Shakespeare, and their allies would slow the enemy's advance; the forest of crystal pillars would prevent vampires from taking flight and racing straight to the locks. But sooner or later, Genghis or his men would slip through. Eventually, they would reach the middle of the chamber, climb the bars, and attack Jonah and Mavis.
Which was why, as much as Jonah hated heights, he knew he had to force himself to start climbing right away.
Stanza's pep talk helped push him along. "Get up there! Both of you! Or do you want to end up as juice pouches for thirst
