Cara stopped when she saw the gazes of the soldiers pointed at her. Shi Lang said, "Do not think so much. Do not hesitate. They have been told by the galactic council that you call the shots now. What you need to do is to hold your chin up and step forward. The rest, I will handle."
His words were dominant but they calmed the nerves of the little girl. She replied, "Despite all this, they worship the strong. Within a year, I might be safe, but later, they will have the right to challenge me according to the culture of Arcadia."
Shi Lang smiled and said, "You do not have to worry, I will help you with the part of getting stronger, and believe me, you will be stronger than any of these clowns on the beam."
