They searched the entire village from top to bottom and finally found the villagers in the forest nearby.
"You're sure all those Wood Human soldiers are gone?" The villagers still found it hard to believe Uchiha Madara's words. Those Wood Human soldiers had beaten them so badly that their bones had been broken everywhere, and many had fallen seriously ill from infections. They no longer dared to stay in the village and could only flee into the nearby forest.
Uchiha Madara said, "Don't worry. We took down all the Wood Human soldiers. And we destroyed the machine that made them, too. Do you know where these Wood Human soldiers came from? Who put that machine here?"
The villagers wept as they said, "It was that hateful Numenos Empire! They wanted to start a war, but their country has too few people and not enough troops, so they used Wood Human soldiers in place of people to wage war!"
Uchiha Madara froze. "The Numenos Empire? That country that frequently resorts to force?"
McBain said to Uchiha Madara, "The Numenos Empire is like an anomaly in this world of Witluna. Every nation in this world loves peace and music. Only Numenos wants to claim all the land for itself and make the entire world appreciate its music. But what's so good about their music? Compared to Cavaro of Mehelos, Numenos music is simply an assault on the ears."
Forte added, "Before now, the Numenos Empire only used ships to attack certain islands. Now they're manufacturing Wood Human soldiers in Mehelos. It seems they've decided to begin a world war. They definitely aren't starting a war over music. They must have some other objective."
Una said angrily, "No matter what, I will never allow the Numenos Empire to turn my beloved Cavaro into