Despite looking and acting like he did not care, Vikram was bloody pissed by the time he finished reading the comments and watching the videos that disparaged him.
Sure, he intended for this effect, but now that it has come to him, it hurts his heart like a straight sword. It is just that he expected at least a few voices of reason. Unfortunately, there seemed to be none at all. The world is hell bent on taking advantage of him by shouting him down.
During times like these, all he needed was a good fight.
He can not fight the lions, because it is very much looking like keeping the portal is a better option than clearing it. After all, mining and collection operations in the bear and buffalo portals are half the reason the city is standing where it is right now.
