The power of example is infinite.
At first, some people might have been angry. They saw their respected Saint Akumal being hurt and wanted to retaliate.
But as Akumal calmed them, watching him face his assailant peacefully, people's hearts gradually calmed down and they just watched.
Initially, there was some noise in the park square, but in the end, only silence remained.
The anger in people's hearts was dissolved by a force they couldn't identify, and they suddenly understood the forgiveness Akumal had always spoken of, what true forgiveness is.
Forgiveness is not spoken with words but shown through actions.
Slap!
Another slap, and one side of Akumal's face was already swollen, the skin seemingly becoming more translucent, with blood veins spreading, as if a little more force would make half of his face split open.
He remained so calm, not changing his expression because of the pain, just looking at the assailant ordinarily.
