As I picked up the unconscious man, I felt the weight of his body tugging at my arms, though I didn't miss the subtle exchange with the dark figure lurking in the distance. Hah. They thought they were sneaky. They didn't flinch, not even as I hauled off their beaten subordinate.
I smirked mockingly. Smart move—who would dare spring a trap with someone like me standing here? The idiot hiding in the shadows probably had no clue that I was the very same person who had intervened the night before, thwarting their mission with flair. They likely thought I was just some overconfident brat from a "righteous" sect. Blissful ignorance. Sometimes, it's a real gift to people.
