How did the narrator justify his decision to kill Finger, and what was the immediate consequence of this action?

The narrator justified killing Finger as a necessary step to rid himself of the persistent group of people who expected him to provide food. The immediate consequence was that the group declared he came with a sword, not an olive branch, and remained more attached to him than ever.

The narrator felt compelled to kill Finger due to the pressure from a group of people who had attached themselves to him, expecting him to provide sustenance. Despite his reluctance and sorrow, he saw no other choice but to shoot Finger to feed the group. However, this act did not achieve the desired effect of freeing him from their presence. Instead, the group interpreted his action as a sign of aggression, declaring that he came with a sword, and they continued to cling to him even more closely, offering him tributes.