Their stubbornness remained unyielding.

Alick had no intention of reasoning with these individuals.

"Since you seem to have plenty to say, let's start with you." With a knife in hand, he approached the man who had spoken earlier and began cutting his trousers.

The man paled with fear, his voice trembling, "What... What are you doing?"

Alick ignored him, recognizing the necessity of teaching them a lesson.