Overconfidence

The Lightning Sword was enraged by the villager's words, but a look from the burly man calmed him down, so he only tersely said.

"Demon lord's forest? That is the territory of the Human Empire and we are going to take it back."

The villager just gestured to soldiers before ignoring the Lightning Sword's antics.

"Give me a few minutes, I am going to help the soldiers." The thin man spoke up, after all, he was the group's support and he knew some basic heal spells.

"They failed us, we don't have time to waste."

"Are you kidding me! You sent them in alone knowing they were up a powerful demon. We are not moving until you let him help." It seemed a little funny that the tiniest member of the party would threaten not to move, but they knew from experience she was difficult to budge. Even the massive muscles of the dagger carrying man were not enough to budge the heavy shield and the small woman.