The training hall was bathed in silence that persisted seconds after Alex had spoken with Alejandro staring at him wide-eyed.
None said anything as time trudged on, their thoughts unknown as they regarded each other.
Soon enough, Alejandro spoke. "I don't believe I heard you right. Repeat what you said again."
"I said, Aragon shall be warring with Zion."
Clang
Alex barely reacted quick enough to block Alejandro's quick strike.
A second later and the cleaver would have drawn blood.
"I doubt sneak attacks are the way of a warrior."
"I wouldn't attempt it if I knew you wouldn't be able to handle it." Alejandro pointedly said before withdrawing his weapon, a sour look marring his hairy visage.
He turned away and walked a few meters back, his head down as he pondered Alex's words.
Alex didn't see the need to rush him as indeed his words were a bit too heavy to swallow.
