"Sword Maiden, you understand me."
Weiser explained as calmly as possible, "I have no intention of competing with you for leadership—"
"But that's exactly what you're doing," Sonia said. "You think you're protecting us, helping the team, but you're actually imposing your personal views over the team's will and causing trouble for us and the Observer."
Weiser, slightly annoyed, shook off Sonia's hand and said coldly, "How have I caused trouble for you?"
Diya, standing nearby, was anxious and at a loss but only dared to try and stop them with her gaze, not daring to intervene.
"You might mistakenly believe the Observer favors me and the Witch, so you think your actions to protect us could gain his approval. After all, you're the only one getting your hands dirty, while everyone else can remain guilt-free..."
The Sword Maiden drew Weiser closer to her. She was just slightly taller than Weiser but now seemed to gaze down at her, "You seem to look down on both us and him."
