Backlash From His Village
Aside from Michael’s own worries, the other villagers had their own trepidations. They worried about Michael’s ability to do something so intricate involving this very dangerous animal. All hands would have to be on deck during the surgery, so the villagers couldn’t just sit idly by and wait for Michael to finish the procedure. They would all have to risk their lives, and Michael would understand if they couldn’t go through with it.