Chapter 268: Refused To Pay!
As Olivia stepped out of the stone house, Damon followed closely behind. Liliana trailed behind them, arms folded, clearly unimpressed by the entire exchange. No sooner had the door shut behind them than a handful of villagers rushed toward the house, concern written all over their faces.
"Village Head! Are you alright?" one of them called, knocking hastily.
Another one, a younger man with a pitchfork still in hand, shot a wary glance toward Liliana’s back. "Did they threaten you? Did they hurt you?"
Liliana scoffed, loud enough for them to hear. "Cowards. If you wanted to protect him, you would have come inside when we went in. but you only came to accuse us for the hazards later. You only want a chance to gossip or spread rumors."
"Liliana," Olivia said sharply, shooting her a glance over her shoulder. Her voice was low but firm. "They are not worth it."
"But.." she did not want to leave when they looked at her as if she was a criminal. Olivia understood her, but she knew they would not realize their mistake just with a few words. Proofs were needed to set this right.
"There is no need!" she spoke in a commanding voice. "We have other tasks to do." Liliana wanted to protect. To her, their actions were full of hypocrisy. She wanted to teach them a lesson but.. "Fine! I will follow the command of my leader." The villagers gasped in shock as they looked at Olivia in a new light.
Olivia knew that liliana had done it intentionally. But she did not say a word. She only nodded and continued walking.
They made their way down the path that twisted through the battered remnants of the village.