All eyes turned to Fiora at once. Shock rippled through the crowd, followed by a dawning realization that the leader's mate was truly fierce.
Mery's wailing stopped. Her mouth fell open, eyes wide, caught between disbelief and terror at what she had just heard.
"The crime you committed this time is extremely serious. Therefore, you will be expelled from the tribe without taking anything with you. You may leave with only the clothes you are wearing now," Fiora continued calmly, ignoring the stunned stares fixed on her.
Only then did Mery fully understand that she was truly being cast out.
"No! I won't leave this tribe!" she screamed.
Fiora's gaze turned icy. "Criminals don't get to refuse."
Mery thrashed wildly again. The beastmen continued to restrain her, though they themselves looked uncertain about what should happen next.
