The sword had just struck down when the hand, whether human or ghostly, immediately released it. Daisy’s body began to slowly surface. Jonas held Daisy with one hand, preventing her from sinking any further, and retrieved the sword with the other. In a matter of moments, the sharp sword had transformed back into the appearance of a simple walking stick.“Stay away from these people. If I ever see you again, I won’t be so forgiving,” Jonas threatened, looking down at the water. If he hadn’t been busy rescuing Daisy, he would have removed the mask from the person below to see who they really were. Whatever had been troubling the village for so long had proven to be highly dangerous. But now was not the time. Daisy’s life was the top priority, and if he stayed here any longer, she might succumb to either drowning or hypothermia. Her fragile condition made it essential to prioritize her survival.Jonas swiftly changed direction, swimming towards the shore, one hand securely holding Daisy.

“Never mind!” Karl sneered, stomping his feet in place. Regardless of what was going on, he wasn’t going alone. While Jonas couldn’t see anything, he had an incredible talent, and if something went wrong, having Jonas around gave him some peace of mind. Not to mention Jonas could fully protect him.“Whether or not I go, I’m just going to be a burden to you dragging around a blind man like me!” Jonas said and turned to step inside the house. He wasn’t very interested in the old lady’s matters, and her words were far from being trustworthy.“No, no, you can’t. You can’t go in;come with me!” Before Jonas could agree, Karl moved quickly, grabbing his hand and pulling him out of the gate.“I told you, come with me!” Karl grumbled, determined to get Jonas to go with him.Faced with Karl’s determination, Jonas could only sigh. He said nothing further, nor did he decline the offer. If he walked away and left Karl here, the man in front of him might just cry. Karl’s outer appearance had nothin

Jonas was annoyed when he recognized Etham’s voice. He and Etham weren’t close, to say the least – they rarely got along, and their previous encounters were far from peaceful. In general, Jonas didn’t want to meet this person. Moreover, Jonas couldn’t figure out why Etham was following him; he feared Etham might be causing trouble or stirring up issues for him. That’s why Jonas quickened his pace to leave Etham behind.Seeing Jonas walk even faster and his shadow growing distant, Etham felt extremely panicked. The road was pitch-black, with no streetlights, and the snowfall never ceased, while the wind howled relentlessly. If another snowstorm occurred as it had before, Etham would be completely alone and likely meet his end. Besides, this village had countless mysterious and malevolent entities, ghosts, and demons. If they found Etham attractive, he would be in grave danger.With these thoughts, Etham broke out in a cold sweat, his hands and feet trembling. He couldn’t afford to lose

“No, I don’t intend to leave here,” Jonas firmly declined Elena’s suggestion. He wouldn’t leave until he had found the truth. Both Mrs. Laura and Karl had treated him well, providing him with food and shelter, and he couldn’t abandon them now.“It’s very dangerous here; you know that, right?” Elena furrowed her brow in disbelief at Jonas’s response. If he had rejected taking her with him, she could understand. However, Jonas was refusing to leave altogether. Why was that? He found this place extremely perilous.“Jonas, I really don’t understand. What could make you want to stay here? It’s impoverished, backward, and dangerous, with constant threats. Have you had a single good night’s sleep since you arrived here?”“You and I are not alike. I have more reasons to stay than to leave,” Jonas said, then turned to leave. Their philosophies, thoughts, and characters differed, and there was no point in engaging further with Elena.“Jonas, Jonas, please reconsider,” Elena quickly chased after

The more Jonas thought, the more his head throbbed like a hammer. A sense of guilt overwhelmed him, and he couldn’t deny his responsibility for Selena’s death. His weakness and selfishness indirectly led to that heart-wrenching event. It had become a valuable lesson for Jonas, and now he was determined not to think only of himself. He had decided, or rather, from the moment he jumped into the river to save a person during the storm, Jonas had already made his choice. He had an answer to his question: to continue hiding to protect himself or to reveal his powers to protect everyone. In that internal battle, Jonas’s conscience had won, and he protected everyone, ensuring that Selena’s tragedy wouldn’t repeat in this village. Daisy, Liliana, Karl, Seventh, and all the people in the village, they had all become part of his life.The traditional village festival was ending, and as in previous years, it would continue into the next morning. But this year was different. The villagers had ano