"Well, look at those numbers."
"It's a spectacular sight to see so many bandits gathered here."
Hanafuda said as he looked ahead. Ueno, standing off to the side, replied.
The ground shook with the sound of marching. A group of bandits with swords, spears, chain sickles, and other weapons in their hands were coming toward them.
"They are utter fools who never learn."
"Indeed. There's no saving them if they aren't shy after being bitten twice."
In any era, there are always those with disorderly conduct.
These days, there are many unrooted people who live on the outskirts of Taito City and plan to take over the land by flaunting their violence.
Ueno and Hanafuda had been punishing such outlaws every time they caught them, but they had their own set of rules.
People make mistakes. By giving them a second chance shows the kindness of the town. Therefore, the first time the offenders went out of line, it was tolerated.
The second time, Ueno and Hanafuda would give them a hard time. Whether it's raising a hand or beating them to a pulp with XB, the offenders were shown pain before they were released.
But the third time, there is no room for leniency. They would crush the offenders thoroughly, without giving them the time to regret their actions.
This time, the lot had two strikes against them, and yet were still trying to break in.
"It's so sad... I gave them several chances to mend their ways."
"What's to be sad about?"
Ueno immediately replied to Hanafuda's words. Hanafuda turned to Ueno's face. There was no emotion in his voice.
He had his usual calm face, but the light in his eyes was sharp. It was clear that he was about to kill.
"A fool is a fool even in hell. Let's ask them to give up their lives quickly."
It was Ueno who said he would tolerate them twice in the first place.
—Even the enemy is human. Taito tries to handle things with compassion.
In those words, Hanafuda saw Ueno's kindness as a human being,
—A fool who makes a mistake the third time will become a trouble in the future, so they should be dealt with as soon as possible.
Yet, those were also the words by Uneo, and he never let those who made a mistake three times live.
He glared straight at those people and started snapping his fingers.
Not knowing of his anger, the bandits were about to enter Taito's territory. They were shouting like idiots...