Elijah Hastings left quietly, knowing his presence was no longer required here.
The members of the Seliman tribe had been sent off, and she had gone with them. By now, these tribal members clearly understood that the rescuer was sent by Seliman, and how they would be arranged ultimately depended on her will.
The designated settlement was a newly built Little District intended originally to serve as a dormitory for workers. Each room was shared by two people, equipped with brand new and ready-to-use beds.
Once the tribal members reached their rooms, Seliman gathered the three elders of the tribe together.
"The current situation is as follows. If we settle here, we will inevitably come into contact with many outsiders. Our existence cannot be kept secret.
If we move to the surrounding small islands, we will live there as indigenous people. However, no matter which choice we make, we shall be self-reliant…"
