The Eastside of Ironspire City is inhabited by over 50,000 people.
The Eastside is also known as the 'No Law Area,' populated by peasants, so the Viscount who governs Ironspire city doesn't care much, despite the high crime rate in the Eastside.
The area is inhabited by gangs and other crime groups.
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Elric, Felix, and their companions are walking in a corner to patrol here.
They notice the people quickly close the doors and windows of their houses that they pass by.
"Something seems off here..." Felix suddenly remarked upon noticing the unusual surroundings.
Moments later, people emerged from dark corners.
All of them were armed with various weapons.
"Hehehe, look at these new recruits again," said a man with a large axe on his shoulder, grinning.
"Are you the Blood Axe Gang?" asked a Patrol Soldier standing next to Elric.
"Yes, we are the Blood Axe Gang. But what difference does it make if you know? You're all going to die here now anyways," replied the leader of the Blood Axe Gang with a smirk, standing in the middle.
Elric glanced at his comrades, and they all nodded immediately.
They were expecting this and had trained for months on what to do if they were ambushed.
This was also what happened to previous Patrol Soldiers assigned to the Eastside area of Ironspire City.
Elric tightened his grip on his sword, and they quickly formed their defensive position as they were surrounded by enemies.
Elric couldn't help but feel nervous—it was his first time facing a life-or-death battle!
Swoshhh!
A knife thrown by a Gang member swiftly struck the hand of a Patrol Soldier.
"Attack! Kill them all and take their belongings!" shouted the Gang leader.
The Gang members quickly rushed forward, laughing and eager to kill the Patrol Soldiers.
Elric faced the two coming towards him, swiftly parrying their attacks and forcing them back.
Now the whole area was filled with the noisy clash of swords.
And as this was happening, a very loud thunderclap rang out, followed by a heavy downpour.
After a few minutes, the surroundings could be seen littered with lifeless bodies and severed limbs, the ground stained red with blood.
"Huff... huff..." Elric panted as he looked at his opponent.
He had already slain one, and now only one remained in front of him, with one arm already severed.
"Ahhhhh! Take this!" Elric leaped forward and swiftly thrust his sword into his opponent's chest.
It pierced through, causing blood to flow once more.
Elric looked around and saw the remaining enemies quickly retreating.