'Is that not enough?' Aurion thought as he looked at the remaining people….
Apparently, even if many of these people started leaving the gates after accepting the Celestial's words, one mother stepped forward. She was still hesitant for some reason.
"But… what if the Evil Spirit returns? What if another attack happens?"
The others realized that this mother was probably here with genuine concern… Perhaps, he wasn't paid like them. Still, her presence made a few of them brave. After all, they were worried that they wouldn't get fully paid if they left immediately.
Aurion, on the other hand, didn't care as he turned his gaze upon her.
"If they return, they will find guardians waiting. Vale himself has sworn to protect this city, and I stand here as proof of that promise. No harm will come to your children while the Academy is under our protection."
Another man muttered, "Words are easy. How do we know you speak the truth?"
