His comrades had abandoned him mid-fight! His breathing sped up, but he didn’t change his mind.

He pointed at them and roared, “You’re all weak, cowardly, good-for-nothings! Look at the clothes he’s wearing—they’re obviously cheap and low quality, which means he lives in squalor. Don’t you guys even have the nerve to beat up a poor and powerless man? I’m humiliated to be associated with you guys!”

He turned back to Darius. This time, his gaze was appraising. He looked Darius up and down, then