Dick Leader.
Within the cemetery.
A simple funeral was taking place.
There weren't many who came to mourn, and their expressions as they looked at the gravestone could hardly be described as deeply saddened.
Old Gravekeeper Casimodo had finally passed away. Compared to his father and siblings, dying in his bed was rather fortunate.
He didn't have many friends in the town, and the funeral was single-handedly arranged by "distant relative" Aaron.
And, with Casimodo's death, Aaron naturally became the new Gravekeeper.
Although the position of Gravekeeper was inauspicious, it did have its perks, and there were quite a few freemen in town coveting this spot.
However, when it came to cunning, none of them could outplay the wily Aaron, who beat all the contenders.
Aaron had only needed to part with a little bit of money to bribe the Mayor and secure the position as the new Gravekeeper.
...
Late into the night.
Inside the Gravekeeper's Cottage.