Andrew said, "If I take warriors away, wouldn't that hurt their loved ones, hurt all of you, and even hurt the warriors themselves? Wouldn't that be robbing them of something precious? Without a doubt, it would be. I'm painfully aware of that."

Tobiah quickly replied, "Please rest assured. Although we lost many warriors in that last battle, you've done us a tremendous favor. We'll still let our warriors leave with you."

Othniel added, "That's right, Mr. Lloyd. The Highland Tribe isn't ungrateful. We will repay what you've done for us."

Andrew shook his head. "I'd be lying if I said I didn't want brave Highland warriors who can fight. But after seeing the Highland Tribe's suffering, my conscience won't let me rest. So I won't take a single Highland warrior with me.

"These fine men should stay with their wives, children, and parents. They should fight for their loved ones and battle the werewolves to the bitter end, not follow me far from home, never knowing when they'll return."

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