Jezz scoffed and grinned.
"You're worried I'll mess it up, huh? Don't worry, I know what's at stake. The Orcs aren't a race to be approached with softness, they respect strength. I'll give them the right reason to listen to us," he said with confidence, though many in the room still doubted his good intentions.
Anna glared at Jezz, feeling uneasy with his overconfidence.
"Orcs are not an enemy to be underestimated, Jezz. They won't hesitate to kill anyone who dares to disrespect them."
Jezz stared back with a challenging look.
"I know who they are, Anna. I'm not that foolish. You just focus on your dwarves."
Evan quickly intervened before things could escalate further.
"Enough. We all have our responsibilities. Let's not allow our egos to get in the way of this mission. Destruction won't wait for us."
The atmosphere in the hall felt heavy, each leader carrying the weight of great responsibility on their shoulders.
