As the confrontation escalated, Xia and her comrades prepared for a fight, knowing that their integrity and the future of the kingdom hung in the balance. The nobles, recognizing the threat posed by the Crimson Shadows, shifted from rhetoric to aggression.
"Take them!" Lord Zheng commanded, drawing his sword. "We will not be intimidated by a few misguided fools!"
Xia, Liang, and Lin Feng sprang into action, their training and camaraderie evident as they fought back against the encroaching nobles. The clash of steel rang out as they engaged in a fierce battle, each strike fueled by their desire to protect the kingdom.
Xia's movements were fluid and precise, her mind focused on the task at hand. She felt the weight of her comrades beside her, their shared purpose igniting a fire within her. Together, they were a force to be reckoned with.
As the fight raged on, it became clear that the dissenters were not prepared for the unity and skill displayed by the Crimson Shadows. One by one, the nobles began to falter, their confidence shattered by the resolve of those they had underestimated.