Chapter 108: Unleashed Fury

The fight unfolded with a horrifying speed that left Mariana reeling. The men, fuelled by whatever vile concoction they had ingested, moved with an unnatural ferocity. Their attacks were a blur of rage and violence, and Hailey, despite her impressive agility, was struggling to keep up. Mariana's heart pounded a frantic rhythm against her ribs. Her initial urge to jump in and help had been quickly squashed by the sheer brutality of the enhanced attackers. She was no match for them, and intervening would only put herself in danger. Desperation clawed at her throat. Her eyes darted around the immediate area, searching for anything, anything that could be used as a weapon. A glint of metal caught her eye – a long, slender rod that had likely been used to support a nearby awning lay forgotten on the ground. Without hesitation, she lunged for it, her grip tightening around the cool metal. It wasn't ideal, but it was better than nothing. Hailey needed help, and Mariana wasn't about to stan