Aron emphasized that a definite threat was still approaching and that time had not stopped.
They hesitated out of concern that Pesia might not actually be doomed if all of this turned out to be a sophisticated hoax.
Such a scenario was given some thought, but since they would have to engage the horde on their own, they knew in their hearts that they would lose horrendously.
Aron basically left them with no good way out at this point, so their two selections were their best bet.
"Indeed, you're correct. Being in limbo for a lot longer than we have here, I can attest that he is not lying when he says there is no place for the weak. This is why we Kolieans chose to sacrifice the weak."
Elise thought about it for a moment and then stood up for her people. She looked at Selha and Helar, but they didn't object to her choice.
