Chapter 13 - 07: Martial Arts Tournament
A horse's neigh, followed by a "bang," as a man was forcefully thrown through the tavern's front door, toppling a few tables.
The whole tavern plunged into chaos.
Pas hurriedly led his men outside.
Before them lay an incredible scene.
Several ruffians, including the red-bearded bald man, were already sprawled out on the ground, unconscious. Others were groaning in the corner, barely alive. The majority surrounded Gray with daggers, though the encirclement was rather loose and scattered, with trembling hands.
As for Gray, he hadn't even drawn his sword. He remained atop his horse, which rhythmically trod in place.
One thug charged forward, only to be kicked out of sight by the horse's swift back kick.
Pas and his mercenary crew stood there, dumbfounded.
Gray maneuvered through the encirclement... or perhaps he was just holding tight to the reins as the Bone Horse darted left and right, kicking, stomping, and knocking thugs away with fluid motions. One after another, the thugs fled, carrying their leader.
After they had all run away, Gray rode his horse away, swaying slightly.
Pas and his mercenaries remained in stunned silence.