Austin struggled and tried to defend himself. "What is happening? What are you all doing here? I... I was here to rescue these girls and women!"
Thud!
Before Austin continues, one of the citizens, furious at his audacity to lie, punches him hard.
"We heard your conversation before! Do you think we are idiots?" Someone from the enraged crowd yelled; his voice echoed the sentiments brewing in the hearts of others.
Austin's face drained of color. His quick mind formulated a plan, and he proposed, "I am ready to give 1 kg of rice as compensation! Just... please show mercy. It was a momentary greed! I swear to God! I am not like this!"
However, his words fell on deaf ears because everyone present knew the reality. Before, they might have been tempted by such a generous offer, but now? After buying 5 kg of rice and knowing about the grocery store, all of them let the humanity in them burn brightly.
