"Kyahhh—!"

A piercing scream rang out, sharp enough to stab into one's ears.

I instinctively turned my head toward the direction of the sound.

It didn’t seem to be too far away. Yet, despite the scream, the bustling street remained lively, filled with chatter and movement.

In the midst of this lively chaos, a few others, much like myself, turned toward the source of the sound.

‘They’re all martial artists.’

It was obvious. Those capable of hearing such a sound amidst the noisy street likely had their sensory perception heightened by martial training.

‘Did something happen?’

A scream like that …