As far as his boss had been concerned, he had been ordered to attack them but essentially allow them to take one at a time. For this round, they were supposed to be taking the mage. He turned his head towards Cortana. John better keep up.

"Move! Everyone!"

They couldn't stay on flat ground, they needed to get into the woods. They wouldn't be able to catch them there or at least it would separate them enough to stand a better chance. He sliced two enemies before grabbing Ami's hand. Just in case she tried to get snatched.