Actually, he had a slight conflict with Diego today. Mateo assigned tasks for everyone to cut down trees, but Diego didn't follow the allocation, engaging in frequent physical confrontations. Rowan got injured in the process, and it only ended when Mateo used his long sword to intimidate Diego.
It was Mateo's first time living outside the tribe, and the sudden influx of conflicts made him somewhat unprepared. Dealing with this group of people required a different approach. Mateo fanned Clara while contemplating.
Upon Clara's inquiry, Mateo pondered whether Clara had any good ideas. After sharing the events, Clara realized that Mateo had a lot of worries, especially regarding Diego, who had become the biggest enemy here.
Thinking about the behavior and words of Diego on ordinary days, it was clear that he was a selfish and self-centered person who enjoyed showing off. He ingratiated himself with Leader Julia, and he has a typical villain's face.