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Before he could finish the phrase, an unfamiliar face appeared behind them... And they both lost consciousness from blows to the neck from behind — the attacker knocked out both of them simultaneously.
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Upon waking, Genza sees nothing and soon understands why — a sack over his head prevented his eyes from beholding the surrounding world. He felt the scorching sun overhead and sand beneath his feet. His hands were bound with strong ropes, as were his legs; he could walk, but running was unlikely. The footsteps of others could be heard behind and ahead of him.