“Your Majesty,” the masked man said, trying to keep his voice steady, “I think you don’t really understand your situation. I’m the one making the rules here, not you.” Matteo ignored him completely. “Twelve… thirteen…” He continued counting in a calm voice. The countdown made the masked man’s grip on Myra tighten with anxiety. “Don’t bother counting,” the man snapped. “You’re wasting your time.” Before he could say another word, Myra suddenly moved. She stomped hard on his foot and slammed her head backward into his face. The impact made him stagger, she immediately twisted his arm, forcing the gun out of his hand. Within seconds, she had completely disarmed him and locked his body in front of her as a shield. The other masked men immediately raised their weapons and pointed them at her. Myra, however, was faster. She snatched up the fallen gun and pressed the barrel firmly against the man’s temple, her eyes cold and sharp as she scanned the crowd of enemies. “Come at me,” she
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