32 volumes Dark Clouds Enveloping, Chapter 24 Interlude

Vladimir Koff frowned; he sensed the anger in the other party's words. He had not actually intended to sour relations with Miss Finitz, but the lady's temper seemed a bit too much. He certainly did not want Miss Finitz to truly believe she could command the entire expedition.

He had wanted to say a few more words, but Vladimir Koff suddenly felt it was unnecessary to explain any further. After all, the purpose of the Black Flame Knights and Mages in coming to the Mist Flower Hills was simple: to resolve the threat that the Dark Elves and Cave Elves posed to the Forest Elves, including their backers, the Assyrian People.