Chapter 192: Imp

Vesta narrowed his eyes, keenly observing the troubled expression that etched itself onto Sam's face as the conversation turned towards this delicate point. Sam hesitated, took a deep breath to steady himself, and then lifted his head, locking eyes with Vesta. His voice heavy with emotion, he began recounting the tale.

"Jon... we all genuinely feel sorry for him," Sam's words hung in the air, heavy with a mix of sympathy and sorrow. The scene unfolded amidst the rowdy revelry of the bandits, their mirth echoing through the air. Jon, known for his unruly temperament, couldn't resist the urge to challenge one of the bandits. A fight ensued, with both combatants wielding real swords, a domain where Jon's expertise as a member of the village patrol team shone.