As he began to walk away, the elders, still grappling with the complexity of the situation, looked to the village chief for guidance.
the elders, still reeling from the shock of the revelation, were not ready to let the matter rest. A few of them stepped forward, their expressions a mix of disbelief and defiance.
One elder, known for his assertiveness, spoke up with a hint of skepticism, "Chief, are you sure about this? We can't just accept everything without further investigation."
Another elder, his voice tinged with greed, added, "And what about the compensation for the inconvenience caused? We deserve some reparation for the trouble this has caused us."
Their arguments carried a sense of urgency and self-interest, as they sought to assert their authority and gain something from the situation.
The village chief, caught off guard by their persistence, paused in his steps and turned back to face them.
