Travis Everett concealed his emotions behind the black-framed glasses, rendering them inscrutable.
Nevertheless, he made no attempt to halt Lumian's actions. It was as though he had transformed into a mere observer.
Baron Brignais, "Blood Palm" Black, and the rest were taken aback by Lumian's reaction. They couldn't fathom his audacity to splash coffee at "Black Scorpion" Roger in front of the superintendent and sabotage the mediation.
In particular, Baron Brignais felt as though he was encountering his former subordinate, now colleague, for the very first time.
Is he far more unruly and reckless than I had anticipated?
Does he refuse to accept any grievances and is unwilling to pay any price?
Although he attempted to shift the blame onto "Black Scorpion" Roger and the others, it was evident to anyone with a modicum of sense and perception that Lumian was the instigator of the conflict, driven by a strong will of his own.