Reaching the outskirts, they stopped to exchange thanks for their help and stay, with Benjamin being introduced to some of Khüch's wives.
The women were beautiful and gracious, their eyes shining with gratitude as they expressed their appreciation for him coming to grace their village.
They also thanked Benjamin for his divine gift, the cliff he had turned into a source of luxury for the village to become a nation in a few years.
The transformed land was already being discussed in hushed, excited tones, plans being made for how best to utilize the incredible resource that had been so unexpectedly bestowed upon them.
He awkwardly received the gratitude, his smile strained and uncertain as the villagers showered him with thanks and praise.
Their words were genuine, their appreciation heartfelt, but he didn't know how to tell them it was a mistake he didn't even remember.
