Despite their best efforts, the battle against the pirates is not without its casualties.
Several villagers are injured, and one of Captain Jones' crew members is killed in the fighting.
The loss weighs heavily on Lily and Zane, who have become close with the villagers and the crew members during their time in the town.
As they help the villagers recover and rebuild, they are confronted with the harsh realities of conflict and loss.
They begin to question the cost of their actions, and they wonder if the alliance is truly worth the sacrifices that they are making.
But as they look around the town, they see the faces of the villagers, and they realize that their actions have made a real difference.
They see the hope and gratitude in the villagers' eyes, and they know that their work has not been in vain.
Despite the cost, they are determined to continue their work, to build a better world for all people.