94 Ties don't bind?

Holy Sword Tournament Arc

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(POV: Akashic Records)

In the bustling marketplace of Zarbon city, Lirien, donned in a flowing black robe, walked through the throngs of people.

She held her sheathed sword tightly in her hands, its blade concealed within the folds of a cloth, securely fastened with belt straps.

As she turned into a dimly lit alley, three unsavory men suddenly materialized before her, their intentions unmistakably malicious.

"....Huh? Did I do something wrong....?" she asked, her voice dull.

The first man, leered with lecherous eyes.

"Well, well, what do we have here? A pretty little thing walking all alone in the darkness." (Man 1)

The tantalizing glimpse of Lirien's smooth, exposed thighs, were visible beneath her robe.

The second man, grinned wickedly.

"Care to join us for a little fun?" (Man 2)

"....I don't think we've met before...." (Lirien)

Her expression was concealed beneath the hood of her robe, her voice - dull and husky.