The Soul-Bound Empire
Her mind locked onto the threat, her entire focus narrowing to one thing: protection.
In a fluid motion, Selene drew a concealed blade from her waist, the edge catching the dim light, and with one decisive strike, she incapacitated the assassin. He fell to the ground, a flash of pain in his eyes as Selene twisted the blade, disabling him before he could react. It was over in seconds.
Kael stood frozen, eyes wide with disbelief. For a moment, there was nothing but the rush of silence, punctuated only by the soft clatter of the assassin’s body hitting the floor.
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