Counterattack (1)

"Did you really think your arrow would reach them, Gelios?" A centaurette asked, walking up to the group and surveying the newly created stone ladders. Her remark causing Gelios to flush red in embarrassment. For honestly, he had believed.

"Why do you think I did not attack them?" Her follow up clarified she was stronger and that her restraint should have been a sign, causing Gelios' embarrassment to soar.

Having recently broken through to Tier 6, the centaur was not yet accustomed to his increasing strength. Unlike players, natives did not gain an immediate full upgrade. However, he had become much stronger than before.

He had believed he could pierce any barrier with his new bow and strength. That was not the problem. His commander's words made it clear that the issue did not lie in his hubris—though it was a problem in and of itself.