Author's Note: Unedited Chapter
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A member of Kaldor's faction, a fiery young Slarkov named Jael, stepped forward. "We cannot abandon our heritage. Humbad is our home. We must fight to protect it, not run away."
Elyn, standing by Fraumbultin's side, spoke up. "Our heritage is not tied to a place. It is within us, in our unity and resilience. We must survive to preserve our heritage. Leaving does not mean forgetting who we are."
The debate raged on, with both sides presenting their arguments.
"I'm guessing this is where the decision to head for earth came from..." Gustav muttered.
Fraumbultin knew that time was running out. He called for a vote among the representatives, hoping to reach a decision that would guide their next steps.
In the end, the majority sided with Fraumbultin. The decision to evacuate was made, and preparations began immediately.