Things were oddly calm after Liam's seemingly rash outburst. His action had been surprising, but it hadn't taken anyone by surprise.
Branching experts would always move faster than Liam, even experiencing the world at a different pace. Everyone at the table had seen the greatsword's materialization and the half-swing that had led to the table's destruction, which was exactly what drew attention.
Liam's half-swing had been fast, not as fast as what the branching stage could provide, but close, closer than any rooting expert had any right to be.
The greatsword itself was ominous. It looked too heavy to be swung at all, especially at that speed, and something dangerous was brewing inside it, dangerous enough to alert the representatives' survival instincts.
