"Buaack,"
Ard, Eva, and Claudia suddenly turned to see Drago standing up, slamming his hand onto the table, leaving a deep indentation right in front of them. Drago's bruised face looked furious as he stared at Ard. Seeing this, Gleld immediately raised his hand and placed it on Drago's shoulder, pressing down to force Drago back into his seat. Then Gleld turned to look at Claudia, and then glanced at Ard with an expression that was hard to decipher.
"You certainly know the rules of our tribe for canceling an engagement, don't you?" Gleld asked Claudia, peering at Ard.
"Of course, I understand the customs and rules," Claudia replied, tightening her grip on Ard's arm.
"He... hey... Claudia," Ard stammered.
"Claudia, don't be ridiculous," an enraged Eva yelled, pointing at Claudia.
"Excuse me, but before that, may I speak with them outside for a moment?" Claudia asked Gleld.
"Go ahead, but please be quick because this matter cannot be left pending for long," Gleld stated.
