9. Words at The Grave

"We are here," Mr. Smith said suddenly after a long drive through the woods. At this moment, the stars were shining like diamonds in the sky. The hour was silent, except for the symphony of crickets playing in the background.

Ethan stepped out of the car, followed by Mr. Smith, the chauffeur, and the drivers of the entourage vehicles in front of and behind him.

"Why these woods of all the great places he could have been buried?" Ethan asked in a low tone, as if the trees themselves held a secret.

"It was one of the late master's wishes to be buried in the woods, where he could become a tree and live forever," Mr. Smith explained. He stood behind Ethan, with the other chauffeurs standing beside the cars they drove.

Ethan remained silent, glancing around. The towering trees resembled skyscrapers reaching towards the heavens. Their thickness formed an impenetrable and strong fortress-like wall. As Ethan looked further, he noticed what appeared to be a graveyard.

"It seems my father was n
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