Everyone fell into an increasingly uncertain silence; a thousand languages would not be enough to express what was inside their heads.
This was a humiliation that could potentially have a detrimental impact on their hopes.
"Do we really have to leave this place? We've been living here for years!" one of them expressed their disappointment, a decision that Garlan couldn't blame if it was indeed the final choice.
Garlan's headshake was a signal for them to understand this situation could not be taken lightly.
"Do we have no chance of defeating them?" Cyria asked again to confirm his heartfelt statement.
"No, but it depends on the number of enemies."
It was known this village was inhabited by around 200 people, and the numbers had been reduced due to previous attacks. Not everyone here could participate in the battle; most were women, elderly, or children.
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