Law's eyes narrowed as he sized up the two thugs. He knew that Brandy was a capable fighter, but clearly she was caught off guard by the sudden attack.
He took a step forward, his hand resting on his sword hilt. "Let her go," he said in a low voice.
The thug holding Brandy shook his head. "No way, man. We're not gonna let a payday like this slip away. Give us your wallets, or we'll take her with us and sell her to the highest bidder."
Law felt a surge of anger at the thug's words. No one was going to harm his crewmate, especially not someone he had grown to care about.
Without another word, he drew his sword and charged at the thugs. The fight was brief but intense, and Law emerged victorious, with both thugs lying unconscious on the