"Who are you to-" the guy began but was cut off by Selene.
"All of you, take 50 steps back. Masked man, do the same for your subordinates, then we can talk."
"Lady Selene..!" Many protested his but were shut down fiercely.
"Your father owes my family quite a lot of debt, no? Listen to me or we'll come knock on your doors as soon as the Trials are over."
Similar threats played out until the mob listened. I did the same for my team, just with much less back and forth. Ambition as the other leader stayed with me, while the rest backed 50 steps.
"You're kinda familiar." The warrior guy muttered under his breath while glancing at me.
"Cedric, baby, he's the guy we met at the shabby arms shop."
Cedric thought inwardly for a moment while stroking his chin, then shook his head. "I don't remember at all."
At least 6 chapters, hopefully 8, ideally 10, perhaps even more?