As the last bell of the tower stopped ringing, all the villagers gathered in front of the stage at the center of the village, leaving their work behind.
This stage was usually used for live music and various events, but the situation hadn't been bright for the past few days. Even amidst construction, the place felt somber and tense.
The villagers, waiting for the announcement, watched as Gibson, Tritons, and another woman stood on the stage.
They were confused about Lucien's absence since he was usually the one to make important announcements.
However, they felt honored to have the Sanctus Iudex from the Salacia Temple giving a speech, and they couldn't wait to hear what it was about.
This might be a good thing, considering the village chief had plans, arranged by Zane, to build a temple in the village. Finally, they could pray inside the House of the Goddess.
