Do you have any choice?

If you and Val try to run for it, she'll probably kill you anyway. You're not sure what would happen if you die, but you don't really want to find out.

Sure, you might not stand much of a chance in a fair fight, but you could get lucky. So far you've won all of your fights with luck, Val's help, and out thinking others. You could find a way to win this yet, you just have to keep your eyes open and be crafty.

Shouldering your sword you give a shout....roar....thing causing your dragons to turn back and see what your orders are. Out of the corner of your eye you notice Talia take a defensive stance, probably worried you'd decided to overwhelm her with numbers.

"Guard the clearing, no one interferes in my fight. Kill anyone trying to enter and protect Val." You motion with your words, indicating where you want them.

You can clearly hear Val muttering under her breath... Though you can't quite make everything out, it's clear she's figured out your reasoning.

Looking at Val you hope she can read some of what you feel in your eyes.

"Find a way to kick her ass and come back to me King." Though her voice is steady, you're pretty certain you can see fear for you in her face. The idea that she's worried about you sends a strange warmth through your chest.

Nodding to your lover and partner, you turn and start towards the holy warrior. "Only way for us to leave is through you."

You stop several paces away, taking a combat ready stance as you heft your sword in front of you. Choosing a double handed grip for added power, you nod to your opponent. "Let's get your beating over with."