"What's going on? Why are you up in the trees?"
"We've heightened the alert level."
With one sentence, the reason for an additional lookout in the trees was explained. It was already at a point where the arrow was nocked and had to be released. No matter how vigilant Dario was, Gao Guang and his team had no choice but to see the fight through to the end.
Successfully passing the first checkpoint without alarming the enemy had already satisfied Gao Guang.
The prisoner who knocked on the door was useful, and the sentry who voluntarily surrendered by putting down his weapon was as well. Rewards would be given, heavy ones, but all of that would wait until the battle concluded.
"You're safe. Wait over there for the fight to finish, get your money, and leave."
There was no time for extended conversations now. Gao Guang handed out a rushed promise and waved them off as the assault resumed.
