"How disdainful." A whisper slipped past Maximus's lips, but that quiet remark brought this silence in the conference room. Maximus slowly raised his head, revealing the murderous intent in his eyes. "Back down? Call for a clever retreat? Hah… aren't you simply ganging up to bully me?"
He cocked his head to the side, fluttering his eyelashes ever so tenderly. "Why? Was it because the Mainland had been an isolated land until recently? Do you all see me for a fool?"
"Surely, I should've known this… was a terrible idea. Perhaps you are all correct. I was a fool to believe that this world will allow me, my land, and my people to get recognized and establish my footing through peaceful means," he continued, sending a wave of chill down everyone's spine. Even though he wasn't finished with his sentiments, everyone already got his answer.
