Chapter 1437: The Minion

In that dark, depressing era, the imprisonment of minds by the Church and the supernatural forces in the dark corners were like a thick black cloud, looming over the hearts of all ordinary folk. It was not invisible and formless; it was tangibly affecting people's life. The strict curfew was one of its manifestations.

By nightfall, the streets and alleys had to be cleared. Except for those with permission, no one was allowed to stay on the streets. It was not only a rule of terror but also a kind of protection. In the Dark Ages, towns at night were just as dangerous as the wilderness. Those who dared to venture outside at night usually never returned. Those who were lucky enough to make it back often times returned deeply changed, as though something terrible had replaced their souls. The medieval Middle Ages were rife with legends, and a large part of them was, in fact, real.