"Ara ara. Looks like those three decided to join us after all."
They both turned to find Sable, her smile as bright as a summer's day, her eyes tracing the trio's approach.
Maximus felt a surge of anger rising within him like a tidal wave.
How could she be smiling at that elf scum?
It was like a punch in the gut.
"Just like you said, Kaisen-kun. The corruption's already begun. Look at her, all smiles for that scumbag."
Maximus's voice dripped with disgust as he took a step toward Alwyn, ready to confront him, but Kaisen grabbed him by the arm, yanking him back like a leash on a wild dog.
"Patience, Maximus-san. Patience. Lets see how far he will take this."
Kaisen's voice was like a calming breeze, soothing the flames of Maximus's anger, at least for the moment.
Reluctantly, Maximus halted, though every fiber of his being still screamed to lunge at that elf and grind his face into the dirt.
