Lucis and his men re-emerged from the gnome tunnel and were joined by the High Emperor and his elves. They had made it out just in time to watch the last Shredders fall before the might of the golems.
“Lord Jake, we destroyed the towers but couldn’t stop the machines,” reported the knight. “We saw all their reserve troops headed your way and made our way back as soon as we could.”
“You did well, Lucis. The mechas had been stalled till the Overlord showed up on the battlefield. We lost many good men today, but those of us who survived, owe it to Cynthia.”
“The Charmcaster?”
“Yes, Marzenon’s only daughter. She sacrificed her magic to call forth the primordial defenders of the realm. Her army of golems turned the tide of the battle.”
“I can’t believe that a warlock actually sacrificed he
