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Hama-Noshima raised her chin up, masking her discomfort as she saw a cloaked figure she suspected was a member of the Bishamon Brotherhood, taking out two of her guards from their positions. She gritted her teeth and snapped her head towards the entrance of her throne room when Izumi and a few guards marched in and bowed.
"Your majesty, we've spotted Aiko and a troop of the Bishamon Brotherhood heading towards the palace," Izumi said in a sharp voice.
Hama-Noshima walked back to her throne and sat on it, she relaxed and exhaled. But deep down, her heart pounded heavily for what was to come if she failed to fight and protect herself.
"Get the guards ready, block the palace. They are already in the palace. Double the guards on every part of the palace! Kill on sight!" She order
