That would be a problem. He had a plan to stop Alex, but not the both of them. However, he had to act quickly. He reached back and took his sword, scabbard and all, and held his baldric around his shoulder. Suddenly, he dashed off on light and swift feet.

Ico threw his sword at Martin. He aimed it to land at his feet because it seemed like he was not focused at all. “Take it and don’t lose it!”

If he was wrong and the monsters went after Martin, he had to give him a chance to defend himself. He struggled with the decision but he would ultimately need both his hands free. While he ran, he took sharp turns without a clear pattern. His goal was to separate them. Gina looked like a greater threat because Alex’s hands were already wounded.