'We didn't even provoke you, so why are you attacking us too?' they thought.

"You're way too domineering."

"Yeah! Why hit us along with them?"

"Do you want to stir up everyone's wrath?"

The voices rang out, sharp with anger and murderous intent.

Those who had survived the first onslaught were all formidable. Each either wielded overwhelming offensive power or had defenses strong enough to withstand brutal attacks. Anyone like Simon would have died instantly under the same strike.

Though th