Fighting for Power

When she was about to escape again, Ed brandished his sword and tugged the girl's nape with the hilt of it. Florencia fell to her kneee and sank on the floor, falling unconscious.

"Why did you do that?" Elliot gasped. "She's a noble, remember?"

"Noble or not, she still need to answer our questions," Ed shrugged like nothing had happened. He returned his sword back in its scabbard and proceeded to lift the girl. "Where can I take her?"

"I'll go get some medicine and food," Elliot said and walked out.

Ed turned to the old man, "So, where can I take her?"

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Florencia sat in the middle of the dark room. Her hands were tied to her back and she couldn't see anyone around her. Only an ember lamp that was hanging right beside her face provided her light. She could even barely see anything by how dim the light was.