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"Who claims that their skills surpass ours? They never have!" one of the guards spat, his disdain palpable. "What a pathetic clan! Just a flock of chickens pretending to be a phoenix!"

Lunara's heart raced as she overheard their cruel taunts, igniting a fire within her. The seething rage coursed through her veins, causing her frail form to tremble with fury. She had intended to remain hidden, to strategize and strike swiftly from the shadows, but their insulting words clouded her judgment.

In a moment of impulsive defiance, Lunara erupted from her hiding place, charging at the guards like a fierce tiger leaping from the tall grass. The two patrolling members, caught off guard by her sudden onslaught, exchanged startled glances, their mockery quickly turning to disbelief. They had expected her to cower in silence, not to confront them head-on.

With adrenaline surging, Lunara felt a surge of power, her instincts guiding her as she prepared to unleash a storm of vengeance upon those who dared belittle her clan. The time for subtlety had passed; now, it was a battle for honor and survival.