Ell declares their intention to construct a magic tower and eradicate the manticores, assuring the villagers of their benevolent intentions and protection. They discover that the village leaders are actually former knights, refugees from a noble house destroyed in a political conflict. Ell then clarifies their plan to address the core problem by targeting the Manticore King, recognizing the strong unity among the monsters, and expressing a willingness to learn from the villager's unique circumstances.