Chapter 20
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The Ambush

The Ambush

YAML and Rothütle are ambushed in the forest

On their way back to Schattenburg, Rothütle and YAML Voorhees move cautiously through the dense forest. Then, suddenly, a shadow is on the path ahead, with eyes glowing in the dim light.

"Give me the light," Rothütle says to YAML, taking his lantern. "Now you can draw your sword."

"But I don't have a sword," YAML replies, confused.

"What? Then how are you going to fight the CVE? With your charm?" Rothütle snaps.

"CVE?" YAML asks.

Rothütle starts looking for something sharp in his pocket, finding only a pen. He grips it tightly, and steps forward. Whispering to himself, "You can apply for the most useless Guardian of the year award later."

From the shadows, a figure steps forward. It tries to take the lantern from Rothütle, but he stabs the pen into its arm. The figure recoils, and returns to the shadows.

"Let's move," Rothütle says, breathing heavily. Then he sees a CVE grabbing YAML from behind.
He rushes to help, but as he approaches, YAML hits the ground, blowing the lantern out.

"Let's fall back to Gord," YAML gasps, struggling to get up. "She can help us."

Then a bright silhouette appears in the darkness. Gord steps forward, sword drawn, wearing a white cloak. As she approaches, the CVE dissolves into mist.

"Good to see you, Gord," Rothütle says, relieved. "Nice cloak!"

Gord smiles faintly, pulling off the white cloak and giving it to Rothütle.
"Here, it keeps the CVEs away."


Tip of the day. When under attack, fall back, regroup, and restore stability.