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His whole body was still trembling from terror, but he still moved to protect his friend.
This display caused Astrid to look away, ashamed. She was still angry when she saw the goblin, but Kim seemed to trust him, so she tried to calm herself, too.
It felt strange, like getting kicked in the guts. She opened and closed her mouth a few times, but no words came out.
The five of them just stood there, watching each other with distrust. Adam was the one to step forward and begin the conversation. From the three of them, only Vicky had met him, but she didn't have trust for him.
"I think we should start with introductions. My name is Adam. I'm one of the Angelic Order's commanders, and I have come here to apologize for our questionable hospitality."
He took an annoyed glance at Astrid while saying, which caused her to be even more embarrassed.