Chapitre 31: The Intervention
Chapter 31 – The Intervention
The chapter begins with Adam completely losing consciousness. His body collapses to the ground, face-first into the dirt.
His arms splay out lifelessly at his sides, and his breathing becomes shallow.
Blood continues to drip from his nose, staining the ground beneath him.
Seeing Adam in this state, his mother, Rachel, screams in anguish. "Adam!" Her voice echoes across the battlefield, piercing the tense silence.
Behind her, Adam's father, Ricky, rushes forward with a thick wooden stick he had found nearby.
Desperation etched across his face, he swings the stick with all his strength against the glowing barrier separating them from Adam.
But the stick shatters upon impact, splinters flying in every direction, leaving the barrier untouched.
Nearby, Adam's older sister, Yami, collapses to her knees, tears streaming down her face.
She covers her eyes with her hands, unable to bear the sight of her brother lying motionless on the ground.
Other villagers turn away, shielding their children from the grim scene, while some elders close their eyes, silently bracing themselves for what they believe is inevitable.
Sinū, observing Adam's lifeless form from a distance, feels a wave of relief wash over him.
His fears begin to dissipate as he notices the earth spikes Adam had summoned earlier crumble to dust and fall to the ground.
He is now very happy to see Adam in this condition, now he will tell this 15 year old boy what happens if someone messes with the sword Soku clan.
The two impaled samurai collapse from the remains of the spikes, their lifeless bodies hitting the dirt with a heavy thud.
Sinū stands still for a moment, ensuring there is no movement from Adam.
A smile creeps across his face, hidden beneath his mask, as he processes the reality: the boy who had terrified him moments ago is no longer a threat.
With newfound confidence, Sinū begins walking toward Adam.
His katana hangs at his side, its blade pointed downward, reflecting the dim light of the setting sun.
His steps are deliberate and menacing, each one bringing him closer to Adam's unconscious body.
From beyond the barrier, the villagers cry out in desperation. "Stop! Leave him alone!" Sam, the village chief, yells at the top of his lungs. "Take my life instead!"
Rachel's voice rises above the crowd. "Can't you see he's just a child? Stop this madness!"
Everyone is very sad and can't stand seeing Adam in this condition.
But Sinū pays no heed to their pleas. His focus remains solely on Adam.
Sinū halts a few steps away from Adam. His imposing figure looms over the boy's motionless form, and the villagers fall silent in anticipation of what's to come.
The only sound is the faint rustling of the wind as Sinū raises his katana high above his head, preparing to deliver the final blow.
Time seems to slow as the blade begins its descent, aimed directly at Adam's exposed back.
Suddenly, a deafening metallic clash shatters the stillness.
The sound reverberates across the battlefield, startling everyone present.
Sparks fly as Sinū's katana collides with another blade, halting its deadly path just inches away from Adam's body.
Sinū's eyes dart upward, following the source of the collision. Before him stands an elderly man, his presence commanding and otherworldly.
The man's long white beard flows gently in the breeze, and his sharp, piercing eyes seem to radiate authority.
His hair, equally white, cascades down his back, and he holds a gleaming sword in his hands—the very weapon that intercepted Sinū's strike.
For a moment, the battlefield is silent, everyone frozen in shock.
Sinū stares at the old man, recognition dawning upon him. Slowly, he kneels, bowing his head low. "Lord…" Sinū's voice trembles with a mix of fear and reverence.
The old man's gaze remains fixed on Sinū as he speaks, his deep voice resonating with power. "This village and this child are under my protection. If you wish to harm them, you must first go through me."
Sinū cannot refuse his offer, as he knows who the Old Man is and what he is capable of.
Sinū's hands shake as he grips his katana tightly. Despite his earlier bravado, he is now visibly terrified.
Sweat beads on his forehead as he stammers, "L-Lord, the clan has been searching for you. And here you are, hiding in this village…"
Before he can finish, the old man interrupts sharply, "Did you not hear me?"
Sinū immediately falls silent, lowering his gaze. "As you wish, my Lord," he whispers, his voice barely audible.
Sinū slowly rises to his feet, his movements hesitant and submissive. He sheathes his katana, signaling his defeat.
Turning to the remaining samurai, he commands them to gather their fallen comrades.
The two surviving samurai move quickly, collecting the lifeless bodies of their comrades and piling them together.
Sinū retrieves a scroll from his robes, its surface etched with intricate runes.
He unfurls the scroll and chants softly, causing the bodies to vanish into its glowing parchment.
Lastly, Sinū approaches Mark's lifeless body, his movements deliberate and careful. With a flick of his wrist, Mark's body disappears into the scroll as well.
The villagers watch in stunned silence as Sinū prepares to leave.
The old man, his expression stern and unyielding, watches him closely, ensuring no further harm comes to Adam or the village.
With a final bow to the old man, Sinū mutters, "I will deliver your message to the clan." He then turns, his surviving samurai following closely behind, and disappears into the distance.
As the tension begins to fade, the villagers remain rooted in place, their minds struggling to comprehend what they have just witnessed.
Rachel and Ricky press their hands against the barrier, their tearful eyes fixed on Adam's still form.
The old man stands protectively over Adam, his presence a shield against any remaining threats.
The chapter ends with the old man casting a solemn glance toward the villagers, his expression unreadable as he prepares to speak.
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