Lyra quickly lowered her twin hunting knives.
She tucked her chin toward her chest in a deep bow, obviously nervous about causing such a public scene in front of the village leader.
This left Kai as the only person still standing perfectly straight.
He simply crossed his arms over his borrowed shirt and waited to see exactly how the boss lady intended to handle this absolute disaster of a morning.
He watched the surrounding elves freeze in place.
The High Priestess stepped forward, and her quiet presence demanded total attention from every warrior present.
"This display is completely shameful," the High Priestess said, her calm voice carried perfectly across the silent arena.
She didn't need to shout at all.
"You are supposed to be the elite protectors of the Ravennwood, yet you behave like common thugs throwing a tantrum in the dirt. Captain Elian and his unit will face severe discipline for breaking the sacred rules of combat today."
