Fear was the only emotion the elders felt as Neron approached the table. Then he gazed at their faces before fixing his eyes on Elder Norsemen.
“Get up,” Neron commanded.
Without any hesitation, he stood from his chair and stepped aside, keeping his head bowed the entire time.
“You had so much to say before I walked in, and now, what's with the humble act? It's annoying.” Neron said, sitting down.
When Elder Norsemen uttered no word, he glared at the other elders and asked, “Do you all share the same thoughts as him?”
The word, “No,” flowed out of the lips of all the other elders as they humbly lowered their heads.
There was a brief pause as Neron studied their faces. Then he stared back at Elder Norsemen and asked, “Do you know the weight of the nonsense you had uttered?”
“Yes, but
