Midnight, on the forest path.
The fierce clinking of weapons echoed along the moonlit avenue as a maid wielding a short sword somersaulted through the air, single-handedly holding off several enemies.
Protected in the rear, Sally watched Peiya's silhouette with some surprise. She knew Peiya had always been training in swordsmanship, but this was her first time witnessing Peiya in actual combat, never expecting her to be so formidable, handling four or five opponents without falling behind.
Smo observed Peiya in combat too, especially at the moment her skirt fluttered as she spun around. His gaze became particularly sharp and filled with greed.
"Be fucking careful, don't hurt her. If anyone dares leave a scar on her, I'll break his legs," Smo bellowed.
With that, the thugs taking their turn couldn't help but fight tentatively; the pressure on Peiya decreased dramatically as her sword's edge swept past enemies' necks several times with a hair's breadth to spare.