"Breathe in... Breathe out... HAAAA." This mantra repeated inside my head, attempting to calm my racing heart. I couldn't help but steal a sideways glance at the two girls, who had become more precious to me than life itself.
Their lifeless eyes, tinged with jealousy and anger, sent my heart into a frenzy. I had to quell this tumultuous storm of emotions threatening to burst from my chest.
Turning my gaze back to the elves numbering over a thousand, I felt a strange shiver running down my spine. My heart raced, and I heard the familiar soothing voice, the one I had grown accustomed to.
"This... deal... can I discuss it with the ten commanders? Such decisions cannot be made by me alone. Could you please..." Alvara's voice trailed off as I smiled, interrupting her.
"It's not like I'm sea
