"With the male population decreasing, we lacked power. The females had to join in the fray and fight together with the men." Ergetse had seen how the parents of the young females forbid them from practicing to fight in wars.
Ergetse couldn't blame them, he himself knew the horrors fighting brings, especially on the field where there are a hundred spells being thrown at a time. But it is not like they also have a choice. Without people defending the city, it will crumble, even when there is a powerful guardian backing it.
Before Marcus could say something, a naga came slithering towards them.
He glanced at Marcus and then looked at Ergetse. "The leaders have called the guests back. They said that they have made a decision."
Ergetse nodded. "We will be there right away."
The naga once more glanced at Marcus before it slithered away.
