There was a little silence between them. As the silence dragged, Esme started fidgeting, and the thoughts of him not answering crossed her mind, but she was quick to push it to the back of her mind. He had promised and said it so clearly that he believed her, so there was no need to doubt him either.“Yes, they are aware,” Grant finally spoke, and she whipped her head to look at him. He smiled and then continued, “Before they were allowed to settle here, they took an oath. Whatever happens in Lyrria stays in Lyrria. They don't leave Lyrria without permission and supervision either. They haven't broken that oath so far.”Esme blinked, not expecting that answer. Why would anyone agree to such terms?He chuckled, placing his hand on her hair. He ruffled it a bit. “Don't be so surprised, my love. We are not heartless people. And the humans help us maintain the balance. It wouldn't be right if only the indigenous people lived in a country. Having them here clears all the doubts the world
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