Arthur's scolding caught his subordinates off guard.
But wait, he only said half a sentence, is that really deserving of such a scolding?
"Seeing you is just bothersome. Get the brothers to tidy things up. We're not traveling tonight. Everyone take turns resting for a while. We'll start withdrawing tomorrow!"
The subordinates, still in a daze from the reprimand, lowered their heads and went to make arrangements. They didn't dare talk back at all.
With no troublesome subordinates around him, Arthur finally opened his palm.
The Thousand Paper Cranes, which were originally lying flat in his palm, suddenly stood up as if they were alive.
Flapping their wings, they began to soar, circled around, and then flew back.
Arthur cautiously said in a muffled voice, "We'll rest here today and trouble you for guidance again early tomorrow."
The Thousand Paper Cranes stiffly nodded, as if they understood the words.
Arthur: ...
