Sed and his group stood frozen in place. After several seconds of shock, they turned to the only outsider - that was Brando.
Brando also looked as if he had just awakened from the blinding light a moment ago. He glanced at Sed and his group, originally intending to reprimand them and demand an apology for slandering him, but seeing Sed's murderous gaze, he wisely abandoned the idea.
With a wry smile, he said: "Well, it seems there's nothing more for me here. Since you don't trust me... I shall take my leave. Yes, I'll leave first, see you around."
He waved his left hand, covered the wound on his right shoulder, and exited the forest.
