26. Battleground

"Why are they doing this?" Ruby asked.

"In case you didn't know, the other effects of Jemma's policy are not only on humans but creatures like ki. Basker Forest was cut in half, and they benefited. Now that Leny is benefiting, they feel cheated." Haris explained.

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"What do you know for?" snapped Carren.

She folded her arms across her chest, trying to be as calm as possible. "There's no need to buy time. Since our plan has failed miserably, you better make this thing stop stalking us."

"That's fine! Then, who's responsible for this mess? Your ancestors? Hahaha. After all, they wouldn't be proud of you harming innocent civilians to defend a trivial matter. Anyway, you must be punished and apologize to my father," Ruby demanded, piercing the eardrums of the rioters.

They clenched their fists at that instant, glared, and puffed their chests at the girl. Their stomachs seemed to boil, especially at the trivial words. A house, a place to live, a shelter is a matter of life and death.

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