Upon hearing Saphir's words, Niel immediately halted his work, rising from his chair. While not tall, his muscular frame exuded an undeniable aura of strength.
"Saphir," he began earnestly, "I apologize for not informing you right away. It wasn't my intention to keep you in the dark; I needed to validate the authenticity of the information. I didn't want to trouble you with potentially false leads."
Niel's gaze penetrated deeply into Saphir's eyes, a sincerity unmistakable in his expression. "I understand your rage towards 54, but we must remain calm and rational. Impulsive actions fueled by anger will lead us astray."
Niel's words were brimming with philosophical reflection, reminiscent of an elder imparting wisdom to a passionate youth.
Saphir let out a disdainful snort, clearly unsatisfied with Niel's justification.
His anger still smoldered, though forcefully suppressed deep within.
