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"Yes, I agree too."
"..."
The words of this elder were instantly endorsed by many people present.
But Tewin couldn't stand it any longer and stood up to refute, "Hand Dieter over to them? Do you know that the Tax Bureau has its own courts, lawyers, judges? Handing Dieter over to them, it would be a miracle if he ever got out!"
In fact, the elders were just looking for a way to step down gracefully; they knew that with the crimes Dieter had committed, it was not just about smoothing things over; it would be a miracle if he could even come out alive. But when Tewin scolded them like this, many became instantly infuriated.
The first elder who had spoken out directly countered, "Tewin, we can't suffer for the sake of your son!"
"Yes, why should your son meddle with the Tax Bureau people? He should bear the consequences for his actions and not drag our tribe down with him!"
"..."
"Enough, all of you shut up!"
