Contrary to Atrox's expectations, Thrain didn't come out immediately. It seemed he was also using the opportunity to rest.
"Hey! Are you really going to hide like an animal in a hole? The great clan leader? What will your army say if they find you like this? The one who will save the clan! What a joke. You can't even save yourself!"
Atrox laughed. It wasn't fake laughter. It was real, genuine because it was actually funny to him. "Ah! I bet this isn't how you planned things in your head.
"Somehow, you thought you were going to sweep the ground with me and kill me. By this time, you were supposed to have my head in a bag. But look at you now, running like an animal. No shame! You are a disgrace to the Soryu clan name!"
Atrox was telling the truth. What was the use of all the posturing if one couldn't back it up with action? Thrain was the one who wanted to fight, yet he was also the one running.
