The skyers, clearly displeased with Xylon's response, maintained their distance. Their frustration mingled with a growing conviction that Xylon was more than just a mere human.
The notion that he might be a demon lingered in the air, and the masked figures, wary of the potential consequences, chose not to get any closer.
Though angered, the skyers' cautious approach reflected a pragmatic understanding – killing a presumed demon might not lead them any closer to Balthyrov.
The moon above cast an impartial glow on the standoff, shadows stretching across the clearing as the enigmatic figure and the masked beings engaged in a delicate dance of secrecy and suspicion.