"Thank you." Ray said and Clara nodded before looking at the crowd with a bright smile on her face.
"The Church thanks Thornsville for its service and sacrifice. May the Goddess bless you all."
Clara concluded the formalities quickly after that. Then, she spoke briefly with Elaine.
Their words were quiet so Ray couldn't hear what they were saying from where he stood.
But once she was done, Clara mounted her horse and was prepared to leave when one of her escorts moved closer to her.
"Sister Clara...." One of the guards riding closest to her murmured as he leaned toward her. "I forgot to mention this on our way here but I received word from one of our patrols concerning a certain healer."
"What did you hear?"
