บท 370: We Need Answers, Chief!

"Chief, if that's what's running through your mind right now, then I'm afraid you're underestimating the significance of this situation for all of us," Grandma Ingrid said, positioned on the ground behind Celeste and Greta, who occupied the forefront. She continued, "Even if it means throwing the village into chaos, even if it results in casualties, even if we..."

Grandma Ingrid paused, closing her eyes briefly, only to reopen them with an intensified glare, "...even if we're unable to bear children henceforth, we'll never find rest or peace until our Orion is safely back in our arms, asleep in our huts."

As soon as Grandma Ingrid concluded her remarks, Grandma Vivian chimed in, her voice steady but resolute, "And if a Stronghold Leader is capable of such an act, who's to say that it hasn't happened before among our warriors?"