Morel responded calmly to the other four knights.
"I don't think this discussion should continue without Lady Elaine. She's the one who has the right to make these decisions."
Another knight quickly retorted, "Isn't it our duty to protect this tribe and Lady Elaine? Shouldn't we be thinking about the impact our decisions will have on everyone's safety? If that man forms a bond with Lady Elaine and then fails in his task, we'll all be wiped out! That's not something to take lightly. How will you answer that, Sir Morel?"
"Lady Elaine can only form a bond once, just once," another knight added, their voice tense. "If this fails, we're all doomed. This isn't just a difficult choice, it's the fate of our entire existence."
