Chapitre 79: 79. The Predator of Blue Cloud Traditional Village

Dusk Ridge Village

Time flowed swiftly, the hues of dusk having long since given way to the golden glow of the moonlight, bathing the quiet midnight in serene stillness.

The rhythmic chirping of insects created a soothing nocturnal melody for the three young men sleeping soundly beneath the warm covers of their simple room.

Until—

Knock! Knock! Knock!

The sudden sound echoed through the night, disrupting their slumber.

Kairav, ever a light sleeper, opened his eyes on the first knock. Slowly pulling back his blanket, he climbed out of bed, leaving his two friends undisturbed and still lost in their dreams.

Rubbing his heavy eyes, he trudged toward the door and opened it slightly. "Who's…?" he mumbled. His brow furrowed instantly at the sight of the village boy standing before him. "Adit? What are you doing here?"