"So, that's why he's angry," Jeni thought, taking a step forward between Lucius and the others to avoid worsening the situation.
"Lucius, calm down. Nicholas has been trying hard, and they haven't run into the stronger members of the other race, so it's been safe," she waved him off, prompting the rest to nod in agreement.
Seeing her speak out for them, he withdrew his murderous look and presence, giving them a deep look. "Remember this; you've been lucky not to be dead by now because of this."
An awkward silence hung between them for a moment, but then Jeni smiled.
"So, who do you think is the strongest among them?" The rest also turned their attention to him, understanding that despite his aggressiveness, they had firsthand experience of his strength and that his opinion held significant weight.
"Me, right?" Christopher pointed to himself, recalling the compliments he had received.
