Chapter 13:
EP 13 - House of 20 Bodies(3)
The bandits were provided with a new home and field. This was an extremely radical measure, even under Lucius' rule. Sieri felt somewhat guilty, thinking Lucius had overextended himself by listening to her.
She did not yet understand the consequences of Lucius’ so-called 'reckless benevolence.'
The four bandits couldn't believe their eyes when they saw the houses prepared for them, the documents proving these homes were theirs, and the vast fields. Following the leader’s orders, they explored the village and found land.
“Brother, this is amazing!”
The third said as he looked around the interior of the house. They could use it as their hideout or sell it and return to the banditry. The second, still terrified by the near-death experience and almost losing his limbs, nervously bit his nails.
The fourth was outside, looking at the fields. The paper in his hand outlined the boundaries of the vast farmland that now belonged to the four of them. He couldn’t hide his delight.
The fifth was handling the curious gazes of the surrounding villagers. Such curiosity was only natural; after all, the bandits who had raided their village just the day before were now moving in as new residents. The villagers expressed their dislike of the fact that the bandits who had tormented them had come.