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In the end, none of it would matter. Whether Reyna could be trusted or not, whether her people fell underheel to her or not, Napatuqvik would fall regardless and peace would resume in the area. Kigipigak understood that very well.

He could appreciate the apology from the girl, too. Although that too was pointless in the end.

I suppose it does not matter. Another sigh. But while we are still here, I expect some courtesy. That is all. His tone had dulled, becoming defeated; he would not say more on the subject of the path or of the agreement now.

He stood there watching the girl, nodding to her. Farewell. I wish your family good luck in their future.

There was work to be done — gathering, packing, and then the assembling of his family as they made their final farewells to their village. Kigipigak did not look back, and would not watch to see that his rule be respected by the girl any longer — he had more important things to do, now.

With that, he stalked off again.