Son of Destruction - Chapter 14

“Why aren’t you trying to win?” (Souma)

Everyone was bewildered by Souma saying that.
They knew the guy as the human child who had recently been taken care of by their divine child. They wouldn’t openly criticize it because they had been told 「He’s my saviour」 by the divine child Shyemul herself, but they couldn’t get used to the discomfort of a human being in their village. Even more so, it was outrageous for the divine child, a girl at marriageable age, and a man albeit being another race, to stay in the same tent.
Everyone considered killing him if he did anything.
For the zoans, Souma was nothing more than a cockroach-like pest that was unpleasant to even glance at.
Everybody there hesitated on how to judge the unexpected words voiced out by such a human child.
Shyemul was the only one among them to move. In her case, she is thinking that it would be wrong of her to not defend him first, instead of worrying about what Souma said.
Showing up in front of her brethren who are resolved to fight the humans and be annihilated is nothing short of suicidal. He will probably be ganged up on, tormented, and killed by my enraged clanmates. His head would be used as a sacrifice in the ceremony for the departure to the front.
Shyemul runs up to Souma and stands in front of him for his protection.

“This guy is my saviour! Please overlook him in deference to me!” (Shyemul)

However, without turning his eyes towards the frantic action of Shyemul, Souma yells,

“Why aren't you trying to win!?” (Souma)

The one Souma stared at while shouting that was Garam.
With this, it’s quite likely to be interpreted as Souma insulting the clan chief. If it turns into an insult towards the clan chief, his clan wouldn't forgive him even if the one restraining them is the divine child.
Shyemul trembled due to a dread similar to having her entire body’s blood frozen.

“Soma! This isn’t a place where it’s fine for you to come! Disappear quickly! Please go away!” (Shyemul)

Even Shyemul’s pained shouting didn’t seem to reach the current Souma.
Garam spoke to Souma.

“Youngster, what do you mean with that…?” (Garam)

“Please wait, 《Ferocious Fang》! See here.” (Shyemul)

“Be silent, 《Noble Fang》! I didn't ask you!” (Garam)

Shyemul was filled with despair. She wouldn't be able to smooth it over any more, no matter what she does.
Garam’s attention is completely focused on Souma.The situation has already turned to a point where it would be impossible to act as if he hadn't said anything. Not only that, a single misstep could cause the situation to develop into one where Souma loses his life. His clan wouldn't stay silent, even if Garam had no intention of harming Souma.
However, Souma glared at him as if he hadn't realized the danger he was currently in.

“It’s as I said just now! You guys aren’t trying to win!” (Souma)

“We are not trying to win, you say?” (Garam)

“Right! What you're planning couldn't even be considered a fight! It’s nothing more than suicide!” (Souma)

The warriors there raised angry voices because of Souma's statement.

“Are you slighting us, human!!?”

“Bastard, I'll teach you who's suicidal here!”

Several quick-tempered warriors unsheathed their machetes and rushed towards Souma. In order to protect him, Shyemul reluctantly drew her own machete and stood in their way.
It's likely that the warriors wouldn't harm me, because of my status as the divine child. However, these warriors are zoans who are far stronger than me. From their perspective, there's probably no way for me to overwhelm them.
She's frantically thinking of a way to save Souma, to no avail.
The warriors slightly hesitated because of Shyemul standing in the way, but were far too angry to be soothed by something that minor. They were about to swoop down on the two of them to subdue her and tear the rude human apart.

“Stop, warriors!” (Garam)

Their assault was stopped by Garam's roar.

“This weak human youngster wants to entertain us by prattling his nonsense. Let him speak until the end." (Garam)

The warriors reluctantly withdrew due to his words.
Although it's only temporary, Shyemul was saved from having to cross swords with her clanmates. However, the danger was still present, so she still stood protecting Souma with her weapon drawn.