All eyes were unblinking and some were swallowing their saliva. All the villagers who watching could only sweat with the tense situation.
Alice and Roland looked into each other's eyes very seriously.
Roland closed his eyes and immediately exhaled heavily. "Alright, there's no other choice."
Alice's eyes lit up and she immediately hugged her father.
Roland took a breath and then made a loud announcement.
"WE WILL EVACUATE THE ELDERLY, CHILDREN, AND WOMEN! 1/3 OF THE MEN OF THIS VILLAGE WILL ESCORT THEM AND THE REST WILL STAY IN THE VILLAGE AND FIGHT THE ELEINDAL! ANY OBJECTIONS?!"
Everyone was silent for a few moments and then cheered as they raised their weapons.
Everyone seemed to agree with the fair decision and everyone was happy, everyone except Elsi who tried to hold back her tears because she knew what would happen next.
