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Ch. 137: The Reward [2]

The atmosphere was filled with a distinct clatter and murmur, as a crowd of onlookers watched intently, their eyes fixed on the unfolding scene before them. 

One by one, the Knights lifted the children out of the wagons.

There were so many of them, estimated to be hundreds in number.

Their conditions were far from satisfactory; their clothes were not just tattered, but torn and resembling mere rags. 

Their bodies bore the unmistakable signs of abuse, with visible bruises and dried blood marring their already fragile forms.

Some of them even showed signs of severe malnourishment.

Overwhelmed by the horrific sight, a woman in the crowd raised her hand and shouted with urgency.

"I'm a physician, please let me pass!"

The people around her immediately made way, recognizing the importance of her presence.