The Descendants of the Forgotten Clans (2)

"Now, with the sudden arrival of a foreigner from outside the mountain, we can't afford to wait idly and pray to Naka, a god who has forsaken us....'"

"Clan Leader Garnet..." Owen attempted to interject, but Garnet promptly interrupted and continued.

"Clan Leader Owen, I'm merely suggesting that for the survival of our clans and the potential escape from this mountain, it might not be wise to entrust the control of the bridge in and out of this mountain solely to the Crystalforge clan," Garnet explained, his tone calming. 

He had spoken with such energy that his words and emotions had nearly blended together. "Furthermore, in case our escape plan doesn't work, the next logical step to resolve this crisis is to reduce our numbers. But since the Crystalforge clan insists on endless mining to provide homes for a population that's already facing its demise, I believe that if the ambush goes as planned, we might find a resolution to sixty per cent of our problems."