Even though Ion had long grown accustomed to the idea of watching enemies get cut down in his name, it didn't really make it much easier. He didn't like watching people get hurt or die, even when it was necessary--like now. The barrage of attacks from his comrades managed to open a temporary route for them, and so they were able to keep moving forward, at least for now.

All Ion could do was hope there wasn't much else stopping them.