"Fear not, for I am here," Viviana assured, swiftly summoning five floating crimson swords around them while urging Banning to mount his horse.
"The enemy outnumbers us, and the terrain is unfavorable. We must break through."
Viviana's concise words demonstrated her extensive battlefield experience. However, Banning did not mount his horse as she suggested.
"Viviana, my running speed is no slower than a warhorse. I can break through with you," he said, retrieving two smoke grenades from his armor.
Viviana understood immediately, recalling the magical tool Banning had used in the past to create a thick smokescreen. With this tool as cover, their chances of breaking through would significantly increase.
Considering the warhorse's poor performance on downhill terrain, Viviana pointed out a path that circled the mountainside to Banning.
He nodded in agreement before she could explain, showing that he understood her concerns.