Chapter 193: Finally Inside
The survivors were once again all squished together in one barrack as Sir Gunnar went over what their plans were.
"This morning is likely going to be reasonably warm," the knight began. "With this, we will take advantage of the monster’s hatred of heat and gather supplies as we need. We will focus on the kitchen and look for survivors as we go on. Based on what the remaining squires and apprentices have said, we shouldn’t go into higher levels for the time being. Do I make myself clear?"
"Yes, sir" was the immediate response.
However, Gunnar’s greyish eyes landed on Felix, the one who had threatened multiple times in the night to storm the Duke’s Tower in search of Agnes. He was no longer being subtle about who she was to him.
Determined that she had survived and hid herself somewhere in the upper levels, he was determined to take her out of a place that could be teeming with monsters and putting her at risk of inhaling whatever the black smoke was that seemed to follow the awful creatures around.
"Sir Sven and I have been working this morning to tear strips of sheets up so that we can put them over our noses and mouths," he continued. "I’m not sure what more we can do to block out the smoke, but it’s our best idea for now. My personal goal is to find a way into the basement and seal off the places where the goblins are said to be coming from. I’ll only be able to tell if this is possible if I go down there in the first place. I will have to go to the sheds for nails and wood in the first place."
Another "yes, sir" satisfied the knight.
"I also want everyone with the same partner they had last night," he explained. "As far as I’m concerned, I’m treating Felix as a knight, which is why he guides you, William."
Since nothing more needed to be discussed, they were off on their own and left to figure out things as they went on.