The Divine’s simple statement conveyed his grim resolve. It looked like he was prepared to go down with whoever stood against him.

Those around him sneered at his sudden desperation. Moments ago, he had been arrogant and untouchable. Yet now, facing an unseen threat, his bravado had vanished, replaced with fear. The crowd saw this as both pathetic and amusing. When danger wasn’t upon him, he acted as though he were invincible. But now that it was, he showed his true colors.

Another powerful ex