Chapter 283: Hero or Idol?

Chapter 283: Hero or Idol?

The village chief danced around for a bit before settling down and guiding us into the village. A huge mass of people crowded around the area in front of the gate. There were at least two hundred black catkin gathered around us. Despite that large number, the crowd was awfully quiet. We could hear some murmuring alongside the occasional sob, but nobody was cheering or shouting. Most of the villagers were stunned in silence.

One of the black catkin in front of us knelt onto the ground. He clasped his hands together in prayer and stared fervently at Fran, as if she was the Messiah. One by one, the other black catkin around him followed suit. It didn’t take long for the entire crowd to begin praying, with Fran as the object of their worship. The bizarre atmosphere left Fran and I bewildered.

“People, people, stop it,” said the village chief. “Can’t you see that you are bothering the Black Lightning Princess?”

The people around Fran awkwardly got to their feet, though they did still continue to send her their ardent stares.

“I’m sorry about that,” said the village chief. “As far as we black catkin are concerned, you may as well be a walking miracle. Everyone’s just acting like this because seeing you has moved their hearts. Could you forgive them?”

“Nn. No problem.”

As if Fran’s voice was a signal, the crowd started to buzz.

“Oh my god, she talked!”

“Her voice is so adorable!”

“She is truly divine!”

“Mommy, how do I become like her?”

The people around us were talking excitedly. They were treating Fran more like a famous idol than an adventurer or warrior. The crowd rapidly closed in on her. Everyone was trying to get a closer look at her all at once.

“Enough!” shouted the chief. He waved his hands, shooing the crowd away. “I must show her our village’s hospitality. If you would please follow me, Black Lightning Princess.”

“Nn.”

The crowd parted and allowed the chief to lead us to a slightly larger house in the middle of the village. A large group of black catkin trailed behind us. Most of them were kids, so I half expected them to call out to us. But none of them did. It was obvious from the looks in their eyes that they were too busy admiring Fran to remember how to use their voices.

When we got to the chief’s house he sat us down and then personally brewed Fran a cup of tea. A bunch of black catkin crowded outside the window, watching her drink. I could sense that a lot more had their ears pressed to the walls.

“I apologize for being unable to serve you anything better,” said the chief.bat prowess?”

“Yes. It isn’t possible for us old folk to hunt 1000 evil beings. We’re just too old. But the younger generation has a chance. I would really appreciate it if you could show them that it’s possible for us black catkin to be more than just the weakest tribe. You may even be able to inspire them to go out and hunt evil beings for themselves.”

“Nn. Got it. Right now, tribe a little cowardly.”

“Great! I’m glad to hear it!”

The black catkin outside of the house started kicking up a fuss right as we wrapped up the conversation. The commotion grew louder and louder until they were shouting with their voices laced with panic. And before long, someone began violently knocking on the chief’s door.

“Chief! Chief are you in? It’s an emergency!” the person shouted.

The chief hurried to the door and opened it.

“What is going on? You are being loud,” said the chief.

“Chief it’s bad! Goblins! We sighted goblins nearby the village!”

“Why are you so panicked? We have the guards. What are they doing?”

“This is more than the guards can handle!” shouted the man at the doorway. “There are over 20 goblins!”

“What did you say? That’s way too many! Schwartzekatze is doomed!”

Hmm? Is twenty goblins alot? Maybe for a small village, I guess, but their reaction is totally overblown.

Fran stood up.

“Will handle them,” she said. “Will show my strength.”

“Will you really take care of it for us?” asked the chief nervously.

“Nn. Have some people follow. Will put on a show.”

“Got it! I’ll send some promising fellows your way.”

The chief nodded and dashed out the house in a hurry.