At night, without sunlight or the Light Disaster, people began to trickle out of their homes and gather in the square, injured or not. It was due to the agents of Governor Tianya going door-to-door to summon them.
In the afternoon, Governor Tianya had already called everyone out, announcing that the Light Disaster had been eliminated, but people were skeptical. Everyone preferred to wait and see others venture out first. Without a few days to dispel the doubts in their hearts, it was difficult, because the damage from the Light Disaster had been too severe.
The effects of the Light Disaster didn't kill instantly, but they caused the skin to ulcerate, itch, and hurt. Not scratching an itch was torturous, but scratching would lead to ulceration, and then it would itch even more. Moreover, the ulcerated areas couldn't be bandaged, as they would adhere to the dressing, and over time, removing it would tear off a layer of skin like ripping off a bandage.
