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The second guard whirled around, his face pale with fear as he rushed toward the source of the scream. Panic coursed through him, and he stumbled, his confidence shattered.

"Argghhh!!! You little brat!!!" he bellowed, his voice rising in a desperate attempt to regain control. The fury in his howl eclipsed that of his fallen comrade. "You won't leave this place alive! For the Clan!"

But before he could act, a resounding thud echoed twice, drawing the attention of the night as silence enveloped the scene. The only sound that followed was Lunara's heavy breaths as she steadied herself, adrenaline coursing through her veins.

Standing behind the guards, she faced them with an intense glare, her eyes ablaze with a fierce determination. Despite her slight frame, she had defied the odds and taken down two grown men in mere seconds. The thrill of victory surged within her, fueling her resolve as she prepared to confront the remaining threat head-on.