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After taking a moment, Maria and Alex decided to head out to the location that the woman described. Seeking out the general store first, they took a look around further as the villagers wandered around them, going about their lives. Alex spotted the wooden bucket filled to the brim with water, and when he pointed it out to Maria, they made their way over there. However, when they got close, they heard what appeared to be an argument that had broken out inside. “When will you realize that boy can't be redeemed?!” A male voice shouted. “You've seen the scorch marks in the field! If he was any closer to the Maple Forest, he would have set the whole place ablaze instead of a few trees!” “To exile him over that wasn't the solution, either.” The woman's voice from earlier spoke. “Nolan was trying to fend off those beasts from the village. He didn't mean to--” “He's dangerous!” The man interrupted. “What would you do if he suddenly decided he was above everyone else? You wouldn't stand a