They fight you flee

Seeing the huge army you know that there is no way to survive a battle like this. The only chance for you to save your live is to flee while the witch has to focus on the battle. So you have to ask the captain to fight while you try to get away. You are after all a noble. Your live is more important than that of the soldiers.

"Captain, I have to ask you for a great service," you say, "the forces of the enemy are to big. We can't win. We have to inform the king and come back with more soldiers. I need you to stop the dark hordes as long as you can. I will try to make it to the capital. How much time can you guarantee me?"

"I am not sure if I agree with that but I understand," the captain says disappointed by your decision, "if you really belive there is no chance then flee. And of course I will keep the oath I swore to your father. I can hold the caste for half an hour. But then I have to surrender to save my mens lives. Good luck, my lord."

"I will never forget this, captain," you say, "and I will come back with a army to save you all."

You hurry to enter the castle. There are already hundreds of townspeople inside and all know what has happened. To see you in here is a clear signal for them that the battle is lost. You see parents embrace their children and a few men with pitchforks and big wooden hammers guarding the entrence. Under the townspeople you see Mia. She is crying alone in a corner. Because of her being a half elf nobody wants to stay close to her. Not even in such a crisis.

“Master,” Mia says shocked and comes to you, “you are here. Are you hurt?”

“No, but I have to leave,” you say and look around, “we will not stand long against the dark horde. I must leave as long as the soldiers can fight. I have to warn the king in the capital.”

"What?" Mia asks shocked, "you ... you let your people alone when they need you? But you were ever the most honorful member of the Perells."

"Save me this shit," you reply angry, "I don't do this for fun. I am noble. The king will only listen to me. And these soldiers swore an oath to fight and die for my family. But I can't explain this now. I have to find a way out of the castle."

“Master, if you don't mind, I know a way out,” Mia says surprising cold, “a secret escape route. I can show it to you.”

“Well, that would do it,” you agree, “if you want you can come wih me. It will be a long way to the capital but I can protect you. And if this escape route is helpful I own you a favour.”

“No, sir,” Mia and looks away, “you don't own me anything. Come with me. Quick.”