Perhaps the Draconis Empire did, in fact, possess hidden strengths that allowed them to survive the alien attacks.
Miralles immediately stepped forward, pulling Jaime behind him.
While smiling, he said to Sharif, "Minister Sharif, my companion has a bit of a temper. If he has offended you in any way, I ask for your forgiveness. We have come to the Erythar Star System today on a mission entrusted to us by His Majesty."
"If you are here on an official mission, then should the three of you not introduce yourselves first?" Sharif's gaze swept over them calmly.
"My apologies for the oversight," Miralles replied, though there was no hint of humility in his expression. "I am Miralles Montalvo. The one who just spoke with you is Jaime Senon, and the third member of our group is Xiano Xian."
Sharif's eyes turned to the young man named Xiano Xian.
Unlike the others, Xiano Xian had his eyelids half-lowered, appearing lazy and indifferent.
