As the grand commander pushed open the door to leave, a broad figure loomed before him, blocking his path. His gaze lifted slightly as the man was only marginally taller—but the moment he recognized the familiar face, his expression wore out. With a weary sigh, his eyes dropped to the floor, frustration evident in his posture.
"We meet again," the person said in a casual tone, using his bulky frame to push the commander out of the way—making his own way into the office.
"And I sincerely wish we had never crossed paths—ugh!" the commander exhaled, his frustration plain.
"C'mon! Is this how the esteemed grand commander of the biggest association in the nation welcomes his guests?" The man asked, earning a sharp glare from the commander whose temples bulged with pulsing veins.
