The low longhouse was shrouded in silence, with only a faint stench of blood carried by the wind. Kakalo lay quietly on the ground, as if returning to the embrace of the Earth Mother Goddess. The mysterious words, like prophecy, weighed heavy on the hearts of the three men, leaving them unable to forget for a long time.
Bertade stepped forward two paces and reached out to check the old Priest's breath, then turned and shook his head.
"Your Highness, he is dead."
Xiulote's expression was grave as he picked up the wooden plank from the ground. He looked at his own emblem and name, speechless for a long while. It was only after some time that he turned to Keka.
"Keka, did you hear the last words of the old Priest clearly?"
"Ah, respected God of Death, Great Chief!"