After Surviving the Apocalypse, I Built a City in Another World

Chapter 844 - 844: Result of Research

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"Life there… wasn't so bad?" Chris said after looking at Loki, who also had a complex expression on his face. He then proceeded to tell more of what he saw, and everyone's shoulders slumped.

It was understandably complicated to get so fired up for a volatile rescue, only to find out things weren't as bad as they thought.

"As long as they didn't go against the ruling party, the Terran citizens there were mostly just ignored.

"They had slaves but they weren't treated too harshly, compared to what we've seen," Chris added. "They would live tightly in the houses, but it had our bathroom and good design. They were also rarely abused."

"There are a few exceptions, of course, especially men trying to take advantage of women, but we already talked to the lord about it and he seemed amicable."

Amicable.

Melissa's eyes reddened at the word, and Eugene held her hand.

Not far from them, Juni gripped her fists. "Whatever happens, I just want Cain dead."

Althea watched as doubts casted over the group. They were not doubting their chances of winning, but they were doubting their reasons for attacking.

Besides, even if they were strong, they had to keep their forces within the conservative limit. This meant that people would still get hurt, or maybe worse.

To be honest, she was willing to buy off the slaves, though they'd have to work to pay it back when they signed a bond to the territory. It would become more like an advanced payment rather than just the territory's alms.

Unlike other lords, if there was a choice to avoid injury to her people, even if it cost a lot, she'd take it.

The thing was… there were people there who truly deserved heavy retribution.

Little Horus had nightmares every day now. Seeing the poor thing's state was depressing.

He had just recovered and started to act like a proper child with the other kids' help… and it was heartbreaking to see him return to his somber self.

And Melissa and Juni… they definitely wouldn't be able to rest properly until she had exacted her revenge.

Althea massaged her forehead.

What to do?