Chapter 32: Coming To An Agreement... Clarifying His Stance
"Yes," Kranos nodded.
After careful thought, the village head clenched his jaw and agreed. They couldn't just sit around and await death in this forsaken village. If they were cured, wouldn't they be just like the people in the city? What was stopping them from going there then? The monsters. But if they didn't kill the monsters, would the beasts just leave on their own? The answer was no. The elder had already considered all of this before giving his reply.
"Alright, Elder. We may begin the cleansing process."
The elder was momentarily taken aback. "Now?" he asked.
"Yes. Is there a reason to wait?" Kranos replied, raising a brow.
"No... I'll sound the bell and gather the other elders immediately," the village head said before hurrying out. He took out a bronze bell and rang it with urgency. A sharp, resonant ding echoed throughout the village. Wherever they were, the elders immediately dropped what they were doing and made their way toward the village head's home.
They knew this bell was only rung in times of great crisis. Once it sounded, no matter what, all elders were duty-bound to answer the call.
When he was done, the village head returned. "The elders are on their way. You just need to wait a bit before we begin the healing."
Kranos gave a silent nod, then drew the Time Sword. Closing his eyes, he centered himself, adjusting to his peak condition. In the three days he had been unconscious, his mana reserves had not only replenished but even increased slightly.