Chapter 80: The Beginning (1)
Jess expected many things, but an ambush was not one of them. Furthermore, this was the capital and if anyone had a vendetta against her, it would be back in the Therindor Duchy.
’Shit!’ Jess inwardly cursed as she leapt backwards.
Three figures, each covered from head to toe, leaving their eyes as the only part of their bodies exposed rushed inside the room, aiming for Jess.
The catwoman was missed by a hair’s breadth as the hand reaching for her didn’t quite make it. She was faster than before, and even if the assailants factored that in, she reacted too fast.
Jess rushed for one of the two windows. She had no intention of staying to fight them in such a cramped space. Moreover, the city’s infrastructure and layout provided the best obstacles for losing them and disappearing.
"Stop her!"
Jess heard the voice of one of the assailants. She ignored whatever they were saying as she positioned herself to dive out the window.
However, her instincts flared at that moment, warning her of an incoming danger from the front.
Without hesitation, the catwoman leapt to the side instead as the window she was about to jump through welcomed the presence of another assailant wielding a dagger that would have maimed her had she not jumped out of the way.
The second window was broken through at the same time, bringing the assailants to a total of five. The five ninja-dressed assailants formed an arc before Jess, trapping her in a corner.
"There’s no room for escape." One of the men said. "Come with us quietly and you won’t get hurt."