The Toads accompanying the Toad Clan Leader surrounded him, their intentions clear, if the other Magical Beasts made a move, then they would retaliate.
Sir Astarot did not panic, asking in a calm voice, "Are you sure this is the path you wish to take?"
The Toad who questioned Elder Pondwyn about defiling the corpse of the previous Clan Leader wanted to speak, but kept quiet, knowing the Toad Clan Leader had the final say.
"I am not trying to be stubborn, but you know that it is against our Clan's rules to allow others to punish those from our Clan for their actions." The Toad Clan Leader explained. He also knew that adamantly keeping Elder Pondwyn from Sir Astarot and the other Clan Leaders would not only upset them, but also make him look suspicious, but he did not have a choice. If he agreed to let Sir Astarot take Elder Pondwyn away, others would start to doubt his credibility as the Clan Leader.
