The character was a huge woman, close in size to the chief himself, and on her face were two long lines starting from beneath her eyes. Behind her stood a group of women who carried the same aura and strength.
The woman said in a firm and powerful voice:
"Stop, everyone! No more fighting here."
Everyone looked at her in silence, then one of those present spoke respectfully:
"It is Ateen, the commander of the royal guard, and the princess of the Estrason tribe!"
Everyone looked at her with awe and respect.
Ateen stepped toward Basil and Hamza and asked,
"Who are you? And what are you doing here?"
Hamza answered,
"I am Hamza, and this is my friend Basil. We are here for personal reasons, and we did not intend to cause trouble."
Ateen smiled and said,
"I appreciate your defense of my brother. It was not your duty to protect him, yet you chose to stand by his side and defend him. I thank you both for your courage."
Basil replied,
"We could not stand idly by and watch the boy being harmed."
Ateen looked at Basil with a steady gaze, then said,
"You are now guests in this kingdom, and you must respect its laws."
Then she asked them to come with her.
But before Basil and Hamza could leave the battleground, an angry shout suddenly rose from Scarface. He stood up from his chair, grabbed his large club, and slammed it hard against the ground, sending dust rising around him.
Scarface said in a rough voice:
"The fight is not over yet. These two strangers must apologize and bow, or continue the fight."
Everyone stopped, watching Basil and Hamza with anticipation.
Basil stepped forward steadily toward Scarface and said in a loud, confident voice:
"And you thought I was someone to be taken lightly? No, I swear by the One who placed dignity in my blood! I am not humiliated, I am not insulted, and I do not bow. I am like the sun— I blind you, and I am not blinded."
Tension filled the place, and everyone awaited Scarface's reaction, as his anger grew and his eyes narrowed, ready to pounce on Basil.
At an unexpected moment, Hamza moved with calm steps, then took Basil's hand and gently pulled it, saying quietly,
"Let things calm down, Basil. Fighting will not benefit us now."
Basil looked at Hamza for a moment, seeing sincere determination in his eyes. He took a deep breath and realized that this was not a battle worth stubbornness. Hamza then turned toward Scarface and bowed slightly, saying,
"We apologize to you, the Chief of the Mazi."
Scarface smiled mockingly while looking at Basil to see if he would do the same. But before he could respond, Ateen stepped forward with firm and powerful steps and stood before Scarface with a sharp and resolute gaze.
She said,
"Scarface, this matter is over… these guests are under my protection now. And if you seek a fight, know that I will not hesitate to stop you myself."
Everyone stood in stunned silence.
Scarface looked at Ateen sharply, then turned and waved his hand mockingly, saying,
"Let us return to where we started."
Ateen moved forward with her large figure, gesturing for Basil and Hamza to follow her. They walked behind her, realizing that the situation had become more complicated than they had expected.
While Basil and Hamza were walking with Ateen, she suddenly stopped and turned angrily toward Finn, scolding him harshly:
"You should not have entered this fight. I warned you before."
Finn remained silent, his eyes hiding deep pain and regret.
Then Ateen ordered one of the guards, saying:
"Take Finn and tend to his wounds. Make sure he receives the necessary treatment."
The guard bowed respectfully and took Finn away to be treated.
Ateen took a deep breath, then looked at them with a calm smile and said:
"Anyway, welcome to the Kingdom of Anomazon."
Basil and Hamza suddenly stopped and exchanged puzzled looks. Basil said,
"Anomazon? I thought we were in the Kingdom of Estlazon!"
Ateen replied,
"Yes, it is a part of Estlazon."
Basil and Hamza exchanged looks of surprise. Ateen continued explaining:
"About two hundred years ago, there was a massive island called Estlazon. But a huge explosion occurred that caused it to break apart and split into several small islands. The Kingdom of Anomazon, where we are standing now, is one of those islands that formed after the fragmentation."
Basil and Hamza exchanged astonished looks, realizing that this island was only a part of the island that once held the Kingdom of Estlazon.