Seeing everyone around him shouting eagerly, Gowes felt both angry and somewhat heartbroken. He sighed and nodded helplessly.
Emmerich continued, "Since you all wish to join the Nix Tribe, put down your weapons to avoid misunderstandings. Rest assured, once you complete the formalities and become members of the tribe, your weapons will be returned to you."
The Skodisqi people, having resolved their feelings and with no resistance left, complied obediently.
Only then did Emmerich breathe a sigh of relief and said, "Captain Hagux, you see—"
Hagux, who had been observing silently, smiled meaningfully and said, "You're still the one who makes it work, Emmerich. Please take the trouble to lead them to the Agricultural Department."
Hagux then instructed the Centurion to gather the Skodisqi people's weapons from the ground and take them to the Military Department for registration, to be returned to them later.
