"Run away? Where do you think you're going? What do you think you'll accomplish?" Alick's voice dripped with menace. "None of you will escape today!"

Refusing to yield easily, they defiantly retorted, “Let's fight!"

Chaos erupted as the individuals engaged in a fierce brawl.

Before long, those allied with the scarred man found themselves overpowered and injured. Within half an hour, they lay defeated on the floor, unable to rise.

Alick issued his command with authority, "Take them away!"