Van breathed heavily, he didn't expect that he had to exert so much force just to stop the three's struggling. He is considered a genius, but at that moment, some may even call him an idiot for putting so much effort into making these three commoners stop.
Being in the middle of a silent crowd, Van tried to compose himself and thought, 'I didn't even use any elesp so it's fine, it's fine.' before hearing quiet but unceasing laughter.
Van glared at the source. He was sensitive at that moment. Once he heard laughter, he would think they were laughing at him.
But his face paled when he saw who was laughing. On the opposite part from where he came in, a part of the crowd's encirclement opened another path for a man who was as confident as Van earlier came in.
They looked exactly the same, except that this one had long hair. His gentle demeanor was slightly off since he had bulging cheeks, teary eyes, and vibrating shoulders.
