The moment Adam heard Lo's defiant declaration his insulting words he simply smiled. It was a calm unbothered expression on his face.
He looked at Lo then he looked at the remaining crowd of hesitant first-years.
"If that is how you all truly feel," he said his voice devoid of any anger or frustration
"then I will not force you to join. I will only say this the offer to join my group The New Warriors will remain open for some time. Perhaps in the future after you see how things are in this Academy you will reconsider my offer."
With that Adam turned his back on Lo and the undecided students.
His attention was now fully on the group that had chosen to follow him.
There were now around forty of them. It was a significant number all things considered. They were a small but brave group.
"All of you," Adam announced his voice clear and commanding
