That alone would have stunned them on the spot. They would have frozen, their composure shattered, with no chance to bring out their full strength.
Who could withstand that?
The opening was absurd.
Utterly absurd.
The group set off in force. Anyone who saw the size of their procession would have called it ridiculous.
They were making quite an entrance.
The group looked intimidating.
To them, a fight like this meant more and got their blood pumping. Put simply, they wanted to fight.
It would be a waste not to.
There was no way they could pass up this fight.
Just as they were enjoying themselves, an impossibly powerful current surged out and swept them all away before anyone could react.
Every last one of them was carried off.
Unbelievable.
No one saw it coming.
Meanwhile, aboard a mysterious ship, a little girl was locked in a cabin. The door was secured, and she was not allowed out.
The cabin was cold and dark.
Something was wrong with that ship.
The sight was cruel enough to make anyone frown and feel a chill. It was harsh.
Brutal.
Anyone would have felt their heart tighten.
They could hardly believe what they were seeing. Why had her movements suddenly been restricted?
Who would not be confused?
Who could bear it?
They were panicking themselves, too frightened to work out what they should do next.
Their next move? They had no idea.
They did not know what to do at all.
Every possible move seemed like the wrong one. They stood frozen, their thoughts in disarray.
They could neither move nor stay put.
Every step felt like stepping on a mine.
A young man came in slowly, carrying a plate of food. His gaze was steady, and his expression gave nothing away. He