Chapter 53: Challenge
Eric’s hands clenched into fists as he listened to Robin’s mocking words. The anger in him was reaching a boiling point, and he looked ready to strike.
His fist tightened, and he took a step forward, but just then, Leo appeared, stepping in between Eric and Robin. Little away stood his girlfriend, Susan, who watched the scene with concern.
Leo quickly grabbed Eric’s wrist, stopping him mid-swing.
Eric’s eyes, blazing with fury, locked onto Robin, but before he could lash out, Adam spoke up, cutting through the tension with an icy tone. "Are you out of your mind, Robin?" Adam’s voice was steady but fierce, his masked face giving him an intimidating air. "If you’re so desperate to pick a fight, then take your shot. But why provoke Eric like this?"
Robin sneered, a smug smirk spreading across his face. "Oh, look at this! Even this loser has found some courage now that his friends are here," he taunted, his voice dripping with disdain.
Eric gritted his teeth, struggling to break free from Leo’s grip. "Let me go, Leo," he growled. "I won’t be satisfied until I’ve broken his face."
Leo tightened his hold, trying to calm Eric. "Eric, listen to me," he whispered urgently. "This is exactly what he wants. Hitting him will only make things worse." Eric took a deep breath, his fists slowly unclenching as he tried to rein in his anger.
Sitting quietly on Adam’s shoulder, Sona, the tiny creature with golden wings and a fierce spirit, had been watching the whole exchange.
She was fuming, her small face scrunched up in anger, and with a determined flutter of her wings, she launched herself off Adam’s shoulder, aiming straight for Robin. Just as she was about to swoop down, Adam’s hand shot out, catching her in midair.
"Let me go, Lord Adam!" she protested, struggling against his grip. "I’ll show him a nightmare he’ll never forget!"
Adam chuckled slightly, his fingers relaxing just enough to let her wriggle a bit. "Stay with me, Sona. Don’t make things more complicated," he murmured, his tone gentle but firm.