Hale denounces the proceedings because it is clear that the girls are not telling the truth in their testimony.
To denounce something is to explain why you disagree with it.
I believe that the answer to this question is A. loss of innocence.
Answer:
B) the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself
Explanation:
When Santiago expresses regret about leaving Fatima to seek his Personal Legend, the alchemist offers this advice. The alchemist claims here that fear causes suffering, and that if someone is aware of their Personal Legend, refusing to follow it would lead them to suffer even more.
My answer is why not? There is so much of earth that we have not explored, how can we know for sure what there is or isn't?