Alm and Bruno thought quickly. This time the situation was complicated. Many people had seen him and his group, and the hero would surely come personally to investigate everything that happened. The idiots from the two races who chose to stay, along with everyone from the city, would have their memories searched. From now on, they could no longer pretend to be anonymous.
The whale turned to the four kings and made a gesture, preventing their souls from being taken. He stared at them, speaking seriously:
"You all, in the end, contributed to me saving my group. I don't want to have any debts before you leave."
The four listened, and the Immortal Crane King, almost powerless, replied:
"Our races... they were the ones who helped... Retribute them, don't let them be destroyed by the hero."
"My situation is already complicated enough," the whale replied with a sigh. "The only chance to help them is if you give up your nation and come with me."
