As for the village’s issues, they proceeded calmly as the guard team stepped in and mediated. Ikazuchi intervened when the leader of the other village stepped up, crushing the man with ease. This allowed the son who didn’t agree with his father’s methods to step up and peacefully settle the issues. At the same time, any misunderstandings about Ikazuchi’s role were cleared up. He hadn’t needed assistance to begin with, he simply wished to support his friend and the village that they cared for. He didn’t forget to reveal his role in the recent chaos among the tribes, ensuring that no one would target Kaen’s village.
The guards who accompanied him treated him with reverence as they easily resolved issues that they had been struggling with not so long ago. While they may have felt fear towards Ikazuchi in the past, now they could truly say that they respected him. Their trip back to the village could only be smoother as they didn’t have someone to protect. Thanks to Ikazuchi, even the dangerous night in the Worth Woodsea didn’t hinder the group. His ability to see clearly, even at night, meant that they had nothing to fear. Truthfully, the group accelerated as Ikazuchi took an active role dealing with the threats.
The guards on duty welcomed them back before everyone separated to return to their homes leaving Ikazuchi to report to Kaen. As he would be departing early in the morning, he took the time to have a good conversation with his friend and confirmed that the deal had been completed without any issues. He was thankful for this, even forcing Ikazuchi to accept an additional reward for his efforts. The two went back and forth about this, but Kaen ultimately convinced him to add it to the reward he received from the other village. After that, Ikazuchi returned to his temporary abode and departed early in the morning for the guildhall as intended.
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Total Word Count: 2,550