Bab 173: Volume 1] Chapter 173 - Maria vs Villagers 2

Another elder, a broad-shouldered man with a scar running down his cheek, slammed his palm on the table, making the others jump.

"We need to act now," he growled, his eyes blazing with urgency. "We can't sit here and do nothing while she tears our village apart."

The room filled with murmurs of agreement, the fear and tension palpable. Each elder wore a mask of concern, their minds racing with the implications of their actions and the potential threats lurking in their midst.

They were corrupt and complicit, and now, the possibility of exposure loomed over them like a storm cloud.

"We must tread carefully," the village chief finally said, his voice resolute.

"We need to investigate her, gather information, and ensure we regain control. If the villagers find out the truth about us, it will be our end."

The elders nodded, a grim determination settling over them. They knew they were on borrowed time, and every moment counted.