Kain, much to the disappointment of the crowd, did not immediately begin awakening more people.
Instead, the square gradually emptied as word spread that there would be a delay. Groans, mutters, and barely concealed frustration rippled through the ordinary civilians who had been lingering far too close for people supposedly focused on rebuilding. Even some beast tamers looked reluctant to leave, clearly hoping to be present when the next awakening occurred.
The 9-star fort lord did not object, already assuming that it'd be difficult for Kain to go immediately from high-intensity battle to suddenly awakening hundreds of people.
In fact, he had already made arrangements.
Two figures soon joined Kain at his side—one male, one female—both radiating the restrained pressure of high-level existences.
