Just as they seemed to gain the upper hand, more emissaries arrived, their laughter echoing in the alley. "You think you can take on the Warlord's men? You're outnumbered!" one of them taunted.
Panic surged through Alex as he glanced around, realizing they were trapped. "What do we do now?" he asked, breathing heavily.
But before they could react, Lila appeared, sliding into the alley with a group of local thieves she had befriended. "You're not alone anymore!" she shouted, brandishing a dagger.
With Lila's help, the tide of the battle shifted. The locals charged into the fray, drawing the attention of the emissaries and creating chaos in the alley.
"Let's move!" Lila yelled, beckoning Alex and Wei to follow her.
Together, they fought back against the emissaries, the alley filled with the sounds of clashing metal and shouts. Alex felt a sense of camaraderie building as they worked together, combining their skills to push the emissaries back.