Upon hearing Aster's little "threat," the men frozen from the waist down instantly became statues. They didn't even dare to blink, afraid of testing his warning.
"Good. Stay like that for a bit," Aster continued, casually walking through the gaps in their formation.
"HAAAP!"
"...?"
But, of course, not everyone was so easily intimidated. As Aster made his way past the frozen group, some of the female adventurers, who weren't as concerned about losing their "treasures," leaped into action. One of them swung her blade toward Aster's neck.
He caught the blade effortlessly, pinching its edge between his fingers. With a casual motion...
*CREAAAAK!*
He folded the sword like it was made of paper.
