Gasps resounded within the room at that point, and the countenance of those giants shifted from surprise to horror, and then a tinge of disbelief settled in. One of them immediateky rose in skeptism.
"How? How have you confirmed this? With all due respect, we cannot take your words for it—not when you claim that something of such gravity has been created," he cried, echoing the thoughts of his comrade.
"How does this even concern the missing townspeople?" Another added.
"Who would even craft such a monstrosity?" Another remarked.
Soon, the hall turned into a mess of worried chatter. In the meantime, Lady Edna waited. She glanced at Alunir, who appeared to be having difficulties believing her. He stroked his beard, face lowered, in deep thought.
