In the stagnant time of the mana's whirlwind, I could clearly see the man's scarred face rapidly shrinking and deforming under the violent impact.

The flesh wrapped in the skin, under the sudden blow, resembled ripples on the surface of the lake.

Yes - it was a ripple without light and sound.

At this moment, it is spreading unscrupulously on the man's face.

The passers-by around watched it all almost numbly.

In the lower districts, where order is devoid, violent brawls are just commonplace.

No one wants to get into trouble easily.

There is enough trouble that will come to the door on its own initiative.

The blue-haired girl's delicate doll-like face wrinkled with excessive worry.

- "Hey, you!"

The bald man who had previously captured the girl was about to swing the blade with his backhand.

In the next second, due to Karan's dexterous knee blow on the side, he drew a perfect curve in the air.

Subsequently, the worn-out box behind it was smashed impartially.

With a bang, five or six apples in the box rolled to the ground.

"Whew, you two, how long do you want to toy with me? ”

The man staggered to his feet, the violence on his face suddenly revealed.

"Still don't understand?"

"This is the Boss's territory!"

"Hmph. Really, stupidly!"

Boss——

Is it a bad boss in the neighborhood?

Looking closely at the passers-by who retreated far away, there is no doubt that they all have subtle expressions.

Based on fear, it is mixed with a bit of ridicule and schadenfreude.

Other than that, it's about a certain creed

- Absolute obedience.

"Alan... Don't act rashly just yet. Karan whispered in my ear.

The basis for this judgment is not just the reckless man who was knocked down in front of him and lost his combat effectiveness.

It's a depressing atmosphere hidden in the surrounding environment.

"I see. I replied as I stepped back to the blue-haired girl.

My gaze crossed the crowd and fell to the graceful maroon girl with long hair sitting on a bench not far away.

Charlotte was disguised as a normal passerby, quietly watching everything in front of her.

That's just right.

"I'm sorry.. Because of us... ”

The blue-haired girl behind her apologized in a weak voice.

- "No. Without looking back, I interrupted his words.

She didn't do anything wrong.

Not far away, the injured girl who was guarding Kahlan didn't do anything wrong.

They don't have to be unnecessarily responsible for all this.

Now.

Black figures surged in all directions.

It looks like there are at least seven or eight — no

At least a dozen enemies armed with blunt weapons and daggers are gathering in this direction.

“..。。 It's nerve-wracking. Karan grumbled under his breath.

Nowadays, in the market of the lower district

We're surrounded.

My fingers were pressed against the dagger hanging from my waist. As soon as a bad situation arises, it is necessary to use weapons capable of killing.

"Hmph.."

The bald man who had been kicked away by Kahlan earlier scoffed at this.

"Look, the people of the lower districts are still on the side of our organization!"

I secretly looked around at the people who were coming.

"—How could it be.。 Everyone.. Wake up, please!" the blue-haired girl cried weakly.

It's just that the result is useless after all

Without exception, the average inhabitant in shabby coarse linen clothes.

It's just that what everyone has on their face is a completely different kind of fury and restlessness from ordinary people.

That gaze, made of endless despair and fear, inevitably sent a shock to my heart.

In the lower districts where food is scarce, these people are helpless and hard to live, and in the lower districts abandoned by the state, the organization of the lower districts obviously has greater appeal than the distant and indifferent royal city.

These people are just ordinary residents.

It doesn't take much effort to break through easily.

However, there is no guarantee that their lives will be preserved.

If you use the magic of the cane,

The scale of the havoc could easily raze an entire neighborhood to the ground.

However, the panic caused will only add to the chaos of order in the lower districts.

These people are just desperate for their own survival or the survival of those they cherish.

In order to survive, they sell their lives to the local monopoly forces.

"Get them there!" the bald man snapped out the command, knocking my thoughts back to reality.

Is it finally on?

In the afterglow, Kahlan slowly closed his eyes.

His actions convinced me of my previous inference.

Swinging the blade at those innocent people will not be the right path in any way.

I smiled wryly.

The crowd poured in this way

So...

I jerked forward at the bald man in front of me.

Just subdue him for a while and use his words to settle the matter.

Unexpectedly, the man turned sideways and turned unusually nimblely, as if he had seen through my movements.

He was struck with a blunt object in the back, and the pain spread throughout his body.

The man grabbed me by the neck.

The rough fingers gradually sink deep into the skin, and the remaining air in the throat is squeezed out violently.

"Ahem. ”

The impact was so hard that I couldn't help but cough dryly.

The bloated face of a bald man is reflected in front of his face.

"Alan!" Karan's voice came from a distance, and it was clear in his vision that he was also at a disadvantage in the battle.

The look of irritation and chagrin on his face intensified as he continued to meet the attacks in front of him.

Kalan, who only needs to use the magic circuit, can obtain a body enhancement like a jet in one breath, but now he is only relying on simple fighting techniques to fight a few men in front of him.

"Hey, is there anything else you want to say to your parents before you die, or is it a little lover?" the man's arm was pressing.

"Goo. I smiled uncharacteristically wryly.

- "Damn, what are you laughing at?"

The man raised his fist and slammed it into my abdomen.

The feeling of dizziness made me want to vomit for a while.

However, the smile did not fade in the slightest.

It's this guy who really doesn't understand the situation.

Kahlan was frustrating as he parryed the swinging stick, and took advantage of the gap to unleash a punch at the man in front of him.

Outside the crowd, the figure of a maroon girl with long hair shone brightly in the glow.

The holy color, like the arc of the dawn of the sky, is inherently attached to a rich religious connotation.

Just seeing it can deeply infect the inner light, the lower zone that is numb at this moment.

Used as an "Angel's Gift"

It couldn't be more suitable.