Despite the guy’s over-the-top enthusiasm, Nathaniel remained unfazed, looking as cold as a block of ice.
Nathaniel checked out the people behind the guy, scanning them up and down.
Having been in the military, he was naturally cautious around strangers who just pop out of nowhere.
This group claimed they were tourists who lost their belongings, but the dirt on their clothes looked suspiciously fresh, as if it had been deliberately smudged.
Even though they seemed weak, their eyes were sharp and lively, Like they hadn’t gone without food for even a day.
Nathaniel wrinkled his brow.
He couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was off about these people.
His subordinates standing nearby picked up on his unease and became alert as well.
Nathaniel gave a small smile and replied, “We’re not headed in the same direction.”
He turned around and was about to take his leave.
“Where are you off to then? We’re lucky to meet each other. We should be friends. We’re all in this together anyway,” the plaid-shirted man persisted.
He was still eager and was about to pat Nathaniel on the back.
But before he could make contact, Nathaniel grabbed his wrist in a tight grip.
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Suddenly, the air turned tense.
With one hand still holding onto the man’s wrist, Nathaniel tried to slip his other hand into the man’s pocket.
The man kept a watchful eye on Nathaniel’s movements and immediately gripped his wrist. But a shiny new object was now poking out of his pocket.
Nathaniel snorted, his voice dripping with disdain.
“That’s a pretty shiny knife you’ve got there. You’re not lost travelers after all, are you? Who sent you?”
Caught in his lie, the man dropped his pretense and turned aggressive.
“Well, now that you know, you can’t leave here alive!”
With that, he brought out his knife and charged at Nathaniel.
Nathaniel sidestepped the attack and the two began to battle.
The rest of the group pulled out their own weapons.
Chaos erupted as both sides clashed.