I was alone—surrounded by tough-looking Royal Guards, fully armored and equipped. No matter how I think about it, judging by the atmosphere, there was no way I could say "No" to his demand.
"Alright, I'll cooperate." I sighed, raising both arms in surrender. "I'm innocent anyway. You won't find anything on me." I made sure to sound confident as I lied through my teeth.
The knight's voice darkened. "We'll see about that after the interrogation, " he said, flicking his head.
Immediately, the knights grabbed my shoulders, pressing down with overwhelming force. Before I could react, a thick, metallic fist shot toward my face.
'Is this how you treat your suspects?!' I cursed inwardly—
Then everything went black.
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Inside the clothing store, the two girls browsed the racks in silence, their serious expressions betraying the slight enjoyment in their eyes. Even Eva—who never spent money on unnecessary things—seemed to appreciate the little distraction.
*BEEP!*
