Before these two prominent figures, Seth felt far from intimidated. True, they were clan leaders—veterans who had lived long enough to recount their exploits on the battlefield. Yet, their presence seemed to pale in comparison to that of Seth's two escorts, mere awakened soldiers from the fortress.
At first, Seth thought he had simply grown accustomed to being around leaders. Perhaps their imposing aura and charisma no longer had the same effect on him. But upon reflection, he realized it was something else entirely—he had experienced too many extraordinary events to find them imposing.
