[Death regardless, even without the sacrifices. It was troubling how much that was tied to this land. However, there was a different matter on her mind.]

The wandering man? Tell me more of him.

[There was a small period where the curse had occupied her, having missed a great deal of the conversations that others had.]

There could be a different form of sacrifice? One that comes from life, perhaps? Would Sanwon accept a portion of the harvest?

[She wants to help, but without the loss of life.]

If Sanwon allowed that instead, he would have more workers and more produce. Wouldn't that be better for the village?