The realization struck her with embarrassing clarity.
The screen's viewpoint was tied to the location where she had entered the Spatial Farm.
And if that point continued moving because Gustave continued moving, then she could remain inside the Spatial Farm while still observing the outside world.
There had never been any need for her to stay physically outside in dangerous situations.
She could hide inside while letting Gustave continue onward.
The discovery was so simple that she felt both delighted and exasperated.
How had she not thought of this before?
But there was no time to dwell on her mistake.
The enemy was near.
She fixed her eyes on the screen.
*
Outside, Harold and Mirella remained alert.
Gustave continued forward with its steady, bone-rattling gait.
The black magical energy grew denser with every step.
Then, at last, they heard it.
The clash of steel.
The roar of battle.
The distant cries of men.
Harold and Mirella exchanged a glance.
