They heard it and immediately turned their heads towards the sound of the commotion. From somewhere behind them came the sound of clashing weapons and several thuds.
"They've come in. Now they must be fighting the Shadow Wraiths," said Axel.
"We must immediately distance ourselves as far as possible from them," Rama said.
After that the three of them immediately ran deeper into the forest. They climbed the ground which was starting to rise with difficulty because of the many roosts, rocks, and uneven ground.
But in the end they succeeded in climbing the land and continued their journey. The sound of fighting behind them became louder and louder, making the panic in their hearts grow stronger every second.
Even though the three of them ran together and at the same pace, there was clearly a difference in stamina.