He harbored a deep suspicion that the formation was far from simple. If such a powerful array existed without a massive catch, every city would be clamoring to use it. Why would it remain completely unheard of until now?
"There is a catch," Alar replied, his tone entirely detached. "The beastmen who contribute their power to the array will lose all their strength, and many will even face death. To fully unleash the Sacred Relic's might, every female's household must sacrifice one of their strongest males."
"What?!"
The elders gasped in horror. This isn't a cure—it's a life for a life!
"How is that acceptable? Do you have any idea how many males we would have to sacrifice?"
"Exactly! If we lose that many strong males, how will our Serpent City defend against foreign invaders in the future?"
"This method is completely unfeasible! We might as well just give the Sacred Relic to the Lord of Barbarian City!"
"I object to this as well."
