Ggwah-ahk!

Aruwen clenched his fists. His eyes turned bloodshot as he ground his teeth. Everyone else in his group kept glancing at him. 

“Did that man just use the Royal Gem? It wasn’t an automatic response like before. He activated it through his own will.”

“Why is it awakening so fast? Didn't we lose it just a while ago?”

Whispers rank amok. However, when Aruwen glared at them, most of them stopped talking.  A few didn’t care about Aruwen’s feelings, and it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that they disliked him.

“Even amongst the old royal family, he's talented enough to be recognized as a once-in-a-generation talent.”

“If he had been born in a better environment when the old royal family flourished, he might have been extraordinary.”

Tiotudo and Plu-El shared their opinions. Of course, Aruwen glared at them too, but the two met his gaze with confidence. In fact, their attitude was taunting him.

“It's too bad. If the Leviathan had killed him, we would no longer have to pay attention to him.”

Tiotudo grumbled, while Plu-El unconsciously nodded.

In order to kill the silver-armored man, the group had gone on an information-gathering mission. They easily found what they needed. Their opponent...