As Alan's sword was about to slash across the neck of the lead guard, Annie appeared in front of him, intercepting the blow.
"Alan, Monk Overseer doesn't know the full story. He believes you intruded upon his deluxe room, but I'm negotiating with him. I promise you'll be given a fair explanation," she said sternly. "If you kill a Church guard, no one will be able to protect you. Don't act impulsively!"
Around them, the onlookers watched Alan with astonishment.
The Church of Steam and Magic was notoriously ruthless; anyone daring to kill one of their guards would face relentless retaliation.
Without Annie's intervention, Alan might very well have taken out the guards before him.
"Don't worry, I'll immediately arrange for a healing mage to tend to your sister. She'll be fine," Annie continued, seeing that Alan's murderous intent had not yet faded.
