Ace's eyes narrowed.
"…A fairy?"
The woman laughed, a light, musical sound that echoed with something sinister underneath.
"No, not quite," she purred. "Let me introduce myself properly."
She gave a graceful bow, the air around her darkening with her presence.
"My name is Sword Maiden, Tatsumi. Also known as the master of Zhao Yun and Zhao Mei." Her smile widened, almost cruel. "Do those names ring a bell?"
Ace's blood ran cold. His fingers twitched.
Shan Yifeng stood frozen for a moment, then looked down at the formation lines still glowing faintly beneath their feet. His voice shook.
"Master… I'm sorry. I… I trapped us in."
Ace didn't respond right away. His gaze remained locked on the woman before them, every instinct in his body screaming danger.
The mood in the room shifted.
Heavy.
Dark.
This was no longer just a confrontation, it was a carefully laid snare. And they had walked right into it.
