We have made it to Santaruz, where Eliwood and Hector will confront Lord Helman about the situation
However it seems the Black Fang have taken control of the area and Boies has set up shop in the castle gate. Better hurry before Lord Helman is harmed.
Eliwood sets to work on bringing down the Snag while Hector and Marcus rush to help. Once it's taken down, the latter two move on to the village and second snag. Hector brings it down while Marcus receives the Torch, but drops it due to space issues.
Eliwood stays behind and takes on some of the incoming enemies while Marcus rides to the castle and defeats Boies as Hector makes his way there. Hector seizes the area after Marcus sells the Red Gem from two chapters ago.
Unfortunately, it seems they were too late as Helman dies shortly after meeting the boys.
Dang.
7 turns.
Hector is level 6. Marucs is level 20/2. Eliwood is level 3.