Dense lava flowed down on either side along the steel arch walls, and although it hadn't melted through them, the heat conducted well into the walls, creating an oppressively steamy environment.
Soon, the Norman Knights inside the arch began sweating profusely under the rapidly rising room temperature. Even if they weren't burned directly by the magma, they would sooner or later die of heatstroke.
William, watching from outside, was frantic with worry. However, having to deal with the pincer attack from two demigods while also trying to protect the knights in the tunnel, he was almost completely overwhelmed, not knowing what to do.
Aske stood holding his sword in the distance, calmly watching the enemy being forced into the prepared trap of certain death.
At this point, the opponent didn't have many options left: if he abandoned his army, William could indeed escape, but the Otwell Family would inevitably lose their entire foundation of rule in Sicily;
