The duel was to take place in Mars Park.
Originally a holy land for Parisians to enjoy outings, the park witnessed the Mars Massacre during the second year of the Revolution, where, with the tacit approval of Lafayette, the General of the National Guard, the National Guard opened fire on the long-trousered men peacefully assembling in the park.
Since then, the place was no longer the young Parisians' choice for picnicking, and as time passed, grass grew over the square, covering the stone-paved paths completely.
On the day of the duel, Anning arrived early with Pauline.
Napoleon, who was away at war, could not attend. Anning wrote to him, assuring him that his sister would return unscathed from the duel.
De Mulan also arrived early and brought with him his witness.
Upon seeing the witness, Anning couldn't help but frown.
Georges Jacques Danton dismounted his carriage, glanced around, and then his gaze fell on Anning.
