Chapter 140 Facing off

Lucian nodded, his fingers already brushing against the hilt of his own sword. Together, they sprang from their hiding spot, charging towards the unsuspecting pirates on the dock. "What the…!" the guard bellowed, drawing his sword as he finally spotted them. Before he could react further, Jane reached him first. With a well-placed kick, she sent his sword clattering across the ground. He stumbled back, momentarily stunned, and before he could recover, Lucian launched himself at him. A fierce hand-to-hand fight ensued. Lucian, with his years of experience on the battlefield, moved with a deadly grace that belied his disguise. The guard, however, was no slouch himself. He fought back with surprising ferocity, fueled by a mixture of anger and fear. Jane joined the fray, her movements a whirlwind of jabs and dodges. She used her agility to her advantage, keeping the other pirates at bay while Lucian focused on the guard. The struggle continued for what felt like an eternity. The air c