The dispute on the other side was still ongoing. However, as Shandela and Ryan stepped forward to express their support, more and more people began to shift towards Elise's proposition.
Only Sir Hollis and two other Royal Guards remained as supporters of Mekefa.
Seeing the situation at hand, Chaoyang decided to end the discussion, "According to the principle of the minority yielding to the majority, I will arrange for the train to detach the latter half of its carriages to take the injured back to Thistlefort. Additionally, all other non-combat explorers should also return. Mr. Yukel, your Executive Priest will escort them. No problem, right?"
"Of course, please leave it to me," agreed the man promptly.
"Wait, Your Excellency the Divine Envoy!" Mekefa quickly interjected, "You represent only the Paradise Sect, and the decisions about this exploration team's stay or departure should be made by ourselves—"
