[Ragon City Star Tavern - Rear Exit]
Inside the murky tavern, Mirabella's instincts flared, mapping the hostility in the room. She didn't have the patience for a drawn-out brawl inside a crowded building.
"Come on, let's go through the back door."
Mirabella stood up smoothly, her black overcoat shifting as she walked towards the back door of the tavern, purposefully leaving a stunned Delphine behind. She knew exactly what she was doing; it was a calculated tactical maneuver to draw the rats out of the woodwork.
'Huh?!! I thought she said ten seconds?!'
The Princess quickly stood up, abandoning her untouched drink, and rushed towards her, trying to catch up.
In a dark corner of the room, five figures looked at one another, stood up in unison, and walked towards the exit, silently leaving the tavern to trail their prey.
The heavy wooden door clicked shut, cutting off the rowdy tavern noise. The air outside was damp and smelled of rotting refuse.
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