The person who had bravely intervened to rescue the child was none other than John himself. Standing amidst the missionaries, John's countenance bore a peculiar smile, one that sent a shiver down the spine of even the most hardened onlooker. His eyes, ablaze with an unsettling intensity, seemed to hold secrets untold, casting a shadow of foreboding over the scene.
The missionaries, caught off guard by John's unexpected appearance, his smile was horrifying enough to scare the devil, instinctively took a step back, their hearts racing with a mixture of fear and curiosity. Despite the unnerving atmosphere, they quickly rallied their courage, realizing they couldn't afford to leave any witnesses alive who had seen their cruel actions towards the boy.