Launda's corpse was dragged away; upon Sandra's orders, she would be tossed into the rugged districts and fed to animals.
The assassin retreated with his life intact, a fortunate event. He may not have achieved anything significant, but the intel he gained was worth much value.
Gothel was a bit stunned that the insignificant fragments of power she had left were still so effective.
She stood at the center, chest forward with a bold stance as she spoke with discipline and order. "Dear people of Sant Flores, I, Gothel, have taken all of you as my responsibility!"
"I see you all as my children, and as a mother, I will not sit by and watch my children be hurt or suffer." Her voice hummed; the intensity of her words resonated with her gestures. "From now on, I'll be working closely with the authorities to serve the people as an Indulger! If you have any objections..."
"Please keep them to yourselves! Thank you!" she resolved.
