Two Elders realized that there is much more to Talia than they thought.
Now that Damon mentioned it, they recognized Talia as the girl who was the team spirit at the tournament. The whole soccer team was kneeling in front of her and people cheered. It was quite a spectacle.
They also heard warriors praising a mysterious medicine that was super secretive.
Two elders were not familiar with the tribute from the Steelbite pack, but Damon wouldn't deceive them with something that can be easily proven.
On top of all that, Damon mentioned the Moon Goddess.
But even with all that, how could Elder Samson and Elder Charlie give up easily?