Heiress Unmasked: Shaking the World With Geomancy novel Chapter 377

Robert was so angry that he couldn't help but berate Sean on the spot. For once, the villagers did not try to dissuade him. The Weasel Deity watched indifferently without saying a word.

After some time, Robert was finally done. He dragged Sean forward with him and made him bow to the Weasel Deity.

He sounded a little intimidated and embarrassed at the same time when he said, "O Deity, I'm sorry that my son has offended you. My family and I are willing to bear any punishment. Please don't take it out on the villagers. Whatever you demand, our family will find a way to compensate you!"

Robert wasn't entirely selfless when he said all that. According to the Weasel Deity, he had looked after the village out of gratitude to Robert for many years. So, even if the benefits they enjoyed were taken back now, the villagers would have no right to complain.

However, Robert couldn't say that out loud. After all, people were rarely grateful for their gains but would easily focus on losses. Hence, the villagers might not be thankful to Robert's family for the Weasel Deity's blessing. On the contrary, they might bear a grudge for the loss of the perks enjoyed.

If Robert had insisted that the villagers should bear an equal share of the consequences, it would only invoke their resentment. It was better for him to take all the blame, as this might even earn him some goodwill. His family's business was still rooted in the village. So, he didn't want the villagers to turn against him because of this.

Sure enough, upon hearing Robert's words, the villagers' stances softened considerably. Even the village chief showed some appreciation.

He said, "This concerns the whole village. How can we let you bear all the consequences? Thanks to your family, the village developed steadily over the years. Everyone knows this."

As soon as he said that, several villagers murmured their agreement.

Then, a group of them bowed to the Weasel Deity, asking what they needed to do to appease him. They did not ask him to continue protecting the village as before, only to spare them and give them peace.

Upon seeing Sean getting a good beating from Robert, the Weasel Deity no longer felt as angry about the grievance he suffered half a year ago. However, he was still not willing to let it go easily.