The Princess is, to quote Saruman, aliveandunspoiled, thank goodness.
She is however extremely weak and thoroughly terrified, so a gentle hug from the Priestess means a lot.
Elf Archer gets the worst of it, hitting the back wall hard.
After taking some potions, everyone regroups.
Slayer uses his rope to snag the blind hand, while Priestess opens the elevator shaft.
Lizard Priest summons a scythe which Archer fires like an arrow at the hand, knocking it off balance.
When Slayer pulls it into the shaft, Priestess creates a barrier with Protection.
When it starts smashing against it, Priestess mettle is tested.
They are then taken out by a force led by the Knight of Diamonds, whoever he is.
This brings tears to Priestess eyes, and Archer is happy for her.
As for Slayer himself, he returns to the farm and is warmly welcomed home by Cow Girl.
That might be a road that will never end, but hes willing to walk it.
And theyll always be stronger together, raging against that endless wave of dastardly little green blighters.
