''Hold on!'' Atlas shouted, his voice barely audible over the rush of wind.
Lilith's arms tightened around his waist, but he threw her into the Otherworld so she'd be safe. Just then, Theo banked sharply to the right, causing him to grab onto the monster to stabilize himself.
They started dodging the first volley of arrows that hissed through the air like a swarm of angry hornets. He quickly noticed skyships were fast, their enchanted engines humming with mana, but the Blood Bat King was faster, weaving through the sky so fast.
Atlas's mind raced, calculating their options to escape. The empire had anticipated their route, lying in wait over the sea where escape was limited and their cover was non-existent. This was no random patrol, it was an ambush.
'How did they know I'd be here? Did I get spotted?' he thought as his mind raced.
