As multiple footsteps were approaching the ragged house, Emery ran back to where Lanzo was and stood in front. It didn't take long for him and Lanzo to be surrounded for two more marauders came inside bringing the total threats to five. His preemptive strike had failed, things had turned from difficult into nearly impossible.
The marauder who had just arrived gave news to their leader, making the leader frown before saying, "Men, it appears our operation has been compromised. Let's finish this mess as soon as possible, so we can leave the city."
Meanwhile, Emery cracked his brain once more trying to find the plan to get out of this problem. The best move was obviously to run away as soon as possible and save himself, but he was not that type of person. Sacrificing the others for the sake of himself. That was not who he was. Not to mention, he, himself had planned for this in the first place. Hence, he needed to find a way to keep Lanzo safe as well as not die in the process.
