The battle was tough and long fought, but it seemed Ivy's plans of betrayal were frustrated with the element of surprise lost, especially when she was unable to see her target.  Eventually, Mareth and her friends stood triumphant over Ivy, the bandit leader unconscious at their feet and her men slain.<br/><br/>"Damn... that was a close one," Sylvia said, breathing heavily.  Her armor had several bloodstains on it, both the bandits' and her own, though aside from exhaustion she didn't seem to be suffering at all.  She sat down, nearly falling over, trying to get her breath back.<br/><br/>"Any idea why they decided to betray us?" Lisa asked, walking up to Sylvia and sitting next to her.  As she did, Sylvia turned to her and started to examine a few of the catgirl's wounds, though with Mareth's healing spells and potions she only had a few minor cuts and bruises left.  "And, what's going to happen with the rest of the bandits?  I assume you're not going to let Ivy go after that..." she mused.