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Half Blood 's Shadow: The Mist of Eritrea
墨書 Inktalez
In the western part of Eritrea, on the border of the Solarius Empire, adjacent to the mysterious Shadowy Forest, sits a small town surrounded by dense woods - Daiyi town. This town is renowned for its timber industry, usually filled with the sound of sawing and the laughter of lumberjacks. However, tonight Daiyi town appears unusually quiet, with only sporadic lights flickering in the wind on the streets, as if trying to dispel the gradually looming ominous atmosphere.
Inside the mayor's office, a dim light from an oil lamp illuminates the pensive face of Mayor Eldrick. He wears a pair of old-fashioned single-lens glasses, and the slightly silver short hair and white temples indicate his age. He is dressed in a finely textured waistcoat and neat trousers, maintaining his usual dignified appearance even on this evening. However, his brows are furrowed, deep wrinkles carving his forehead, revealing inner anxiety and pressure.
In the mayor's office, the heavy wooden furniture and the old paintings on the wall were immersed in an ancient and elegant atmosphere. But tonight, these objects seemed to be tinged with a layer of gloom, matching the heaviness in the mayor's heart.
Eldrick stared intently at a report on the desk, densely documenting a tragedy that shocked the entire town. The handwriting on the report was somewhat blurry, as if the writer had penned it in an emotional state. The the Tesnan family, a prestigious family in Daiyi town, had been tragically wiped out. The report detailed the gruesome scene: the two adults in the family had been murdered, and the bloodstained floor and broken furniture indicated their struggle and despair before death. Most heartbreaking of all, the youngest child in the family, Bolt, was nowhere to be found.
Eldrick's fingers lightly rubbed the edge of the report paper, a hint of sadness flashing in his eyes. It wasn't the first murder case in the small town, but it was the first time such a tragic incident had occurred. How could such a disaster suddenly descend upon this peaceful place? His thoughts wandered through past memories, recalling the smiling faces of the the Tesnan family and the lively figure of Bolt. This sudden turn of events not only took away the happiness of a family but also sowed deep panic and unease in the hearts of the townspeople.
Just as Mayor Eldrick was sinking into the depths of contemplation, a series of urgent knocks suddenly shattered the silence. The mayor's thoughts were forced back to reality, his gaze moving away from the report paper and turning towards the direction of the door.
"Please come in!" The mayor's voice was steady and powerful, revealing a hint of anticipation, hoping to gain some answers from the unexpected visitor.
The door was pushed open, and a tall sheriff walked in. He was dressed in a standard police uniform, and its precise tailoring showed his professional seriousness. He carried a gleaming revolver and a short sword at his waist, not only as symbols of his duty but also as necessities for survival in this world full of unknowns and dangers. His riding boots were covered in mud, clearly just rushed back from some difficult area outside. This mud was not just a trace of the road, but also seemed to carry the tension and hardship he had experienced.
The chief had a neat goatee on his face, giving him a serious and somewhat rugged look. His eyes revealed an undeniable sense of tension, as if carrying important and urgent information. He slightly bowed, showing respect to Mayor Eldrick, then walked directly to the mayor's desk.
The mayor sensed a tense atmosphere; the chief's visit must be related to further news about the the Tesnan family tragedy. A hint of anticipation and concern flashed in his eyes as he secretly speculated about the important information the chief might bring.
When the sheriff took off his hat and held it in his rough hands, he revealed a deeply weary face. In the dim light, every wrinkle on his face seemed to tell a heavy story, a story of the long night in Daiyi town.
"Report, have you seen it?" The sheriff's voice was hoarse and low, as if in this silent night, even his words carried an ominous weight.
Mayor Eldrick nodded, his eyes deeply sunken, as if he saw countless unresolved mysteries in that report. He lightly tapped the heavy desk with his fingers, slowly set down the report, and his eyes flashed with an expression of puzzlement and anger. "Who on earth... who would do such a thing?" His voice carried a hint of choking, "The the Tesnan family didn't provoke anyone, did they? Why has such a tragedy befallen them?"
The police chief, after hearing these words, had a complex expression in his eyes. He seemed to be searching for the right words, but in the end, he just shook his head helplessly. He took a deep breath, as if to exhale all the burden and helplessness, "That's because the ones who did these things, are not human at all," his voice was low and heavy, "They are monsters."
This answer is like a heavy bomb exploding indoors, shattering the tranquility of the night. The mayor's face instantly turned pale, a deep sense of incredulity and fear flashing in his eyes. His lips trembled slightly, as if trying to digest this shocking news. "Monsters?" his voice almost a whisper, "In our Daiyi town... how could..."
"Yes, monsters," the sheriff repeated, his eyes filled with determination and vigilance. "From the evidence at the scene, this is not a normal criminal act. Their brutality and methods are beyond our imagination. And, this may only be the beginning."
The mayor furrowed his brow deeply, his thoughts spinning rapidly in his mind. "What... what does this mean?" His voice carried a hint of unease. "Our town, our people..."
The sheriff stepped forward, his gaze firm and sincere. "We must take action. We cannot let this happen again. We need to prepare, to protect our town."
This conversation echoes inside the mayor's office, and the figures of two men cast long shadows in the dim light. There is both fear and determination in their eyes. In this quiet town, an unknown battle is quietly beginning.
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