"Boss, we didn't find anyone around."
A subordinate of the boss came to whisper in his ears. This wasn't a surprise as it was only protocol. However, from what those two men were saying, there should be someone or two after them.
'Either they are lying to delay the inevitable, or their target was not following them at all.' The man thought with a frown. 'It could also mean the targets are good at hiding.'
Regardless of what it was, he wasn't going to let his guard down, and the men before him were dying today.
"Boys!"
Archers took aim and spell casters got ready for the command to fire.
"You don't have to do this!" George yelled, gritting his teeth in anger. "We may be outnumbered, but that does not mean we will go down quietly!"
"And I don't expect you to." The man scoffed as he jumped back. "Let loose!"