Time Crisis

You follow Mellie through the forest, which finally opens up into a clearing. Mellie stops, and raises one hand as she turns to you. "I can see three bandits. I don't think they've seen us yet. It's my opinion that these have been left on guard, and the rest are in the village."

"You might have to fight your way past them," you say.

"I have vulneraries in case I get wounded," Mellie answers. "And I think you're right. If I leave them alive, then they will be able to act as reinforcements." She smiles. "Please guide me."