Long Chapter
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The chaos outside the Silverwood grounds continued for quite some time before the Silverwood disciples finally stepped in to restore order.
"Enough! Stop fighting! You've made your point already!"
Even as they shouted, however, it was clear they were only going through the motions. Their attempts at peacekeeping were half-hearted at best. None of them were particularly eager to get involved in the brawl that had erupted among the crowd.
By the time things finally settled down, the result was obvious. Almost everyone who had hesitated earlier now stood stripped nearly bare.
The women had gotten off relatively lightly. Most of their clothing remained intact, though a few sleeves and belts had clearly suffered in the struggle.
The men, on the other hand, were in far worse condition.
Especially the elderly ones.
