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Alaria hardly understood Nihon culture, but judging by what she had heard about the Sohei, they were renowned as noble and merciful warriors. So, when her companion, who introduced herself as one of them, pressed a katana to the old man's throat, the Tanarian couldn't help but be surprised. No matter how vile and insane he was, the threat of physical violence seemed a bit excessive. Especially coming from a Sohei as described in the stories.