The woman moved with a speed and precision that took the bandits completely by surprise. In one swift motion, she twisted her arm out of the leader’s grasp and delivered a quick, powerful jab to his solar plexus. He doubled over, gasping for air, his face a mask of shock and pain.
The rest of the bandits hesitated for a moment, unable to process what had just happened. This was no damsel in distress. This was a trained soldier, and she was not to be underestimated.
Before they could regroup, the woman sprang into action. She ducked low, sweeping the legs out from under one of the thugs, who hit the ground with a thud. Another bandit charged at her, but she sidestepped easily, delivering a sharp elbow to his ribs as he stumbled past her. He crashed into a tree and slumped to the ground, groaning.
