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*** want to know if it was that piece of clothing that caused Mr. Stewart’s son to die, I checked it. There was no poison. I made sure it was fine.” Brandon murmured softly to himself.
“It’s just someone else’s worn clothes, he thought. There’s no way anything could go wrong!
Odalys watched him as he muttered under his breath, and slowly crouched down beside him.
That’s a dead man’s clothes. It was worn by a dead man for years, then taken off and handed to you,” Odalys said coldly.
“Brandon immediately stopped crying. He was stunned, his eyes wide as he looked at Odalys in disbelief.
***What happens to a living person who wears clothes worn by a dead man?” Odalys asked, her voice carrying a sharp edge.
Brandon collapsed again to the ground, his body trembling, the light in his eyes vanishing as if all his hope had just disappeared. “Dead man’s clothes? That was a dead man’s clothes? I killed Mr. Stewart’s son, didn’t I?” Brandon shouted angrily, rising to his feet. For all these years, he had never dared face the truth, always hiding away in fear.
“Did the person who gave you those clothes also break your tendons? Odalys asked quietly.
“Brandon nodded through his tears. “Yes!
“At this. Keylor began to cry, his voice hoarse. “It was the night the Stewart family fell. That’s when they hung me
They forced
my dad to kneel before me, holding a dagger, and right in front of me, they cut his tendons.”
me up and poisoned me.
“Then they began to kill my son, my wife, and my mother…” Keylor’s voice trembled with rage, and he looked at Odalys, laughing bitterly. “They said if our family ever dared to have any more dealings with the Stewart family, next time, it wouldn’t be just killing or cutting tendons”
It would be castration, and our blo
bloodline would be completely wiped our Keylor collapsed to his knees.
“Both men sat on
sat on the ground, in utter disarray.
“Odalys didn’t speak. She stared at the talisman on them, ensuring they were to nearly crushing the edge of the table in her
were telling the truth. After confirming, her fingers
suddenly clenched,
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“You’re willing to tell me all of this, and you’re not afraid of dying!” Odalys asked, her voice still cold, though her anger had simmered slightly
“Brandon was helped back to his feet by his son, then returned to his seat. “They kept us alive because we still have some use. Since you’ve this, it means the issues with the Stewart family aren’t fully settled,”
found
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You saved the giant python at the village edge. It’s our village’s guardian, the protector that has watched over us for generations. It’s over a hundred years old,” Brandon said.
“Odalys was t
taken aback. She had guessed the snake might be over fifty years old, but she hadn’t realized it was over a century old.
Viu see a snake, yet we see a god. You saved it, and you saved its offspring. Now, you’ve saved my son. You’re not just the savior of our village, but also of me. If you want to know anything, I will tell you everything. Even if it means giving my life, I’ll do it,” Brandon said, his tone unwavering
“Odalys hadn’t expected that it was the saving of the snake that would move them so much. She knew some people held great reverence for snakes. but she didn’t realize it was this significant
***If that snake is your village’s guardian spirit, then the one who harmed it couldn’t have been one of your people. And in the days I’ve been here, I haven’t seen anyone from the village leave,” Odalys said quietly
“Brandon closed his eyes slowly after hearing this. “They, like me, had their tendons cut. Those who resisted fiercely even had their leg tendons severed. We’re practically prisoners, not stepping foot outside… he explained.
for the variety show and even gave her food. Today, he even
Odalys’s mind immediately went 10 Rafael.
“But I saw a single man. He kept meeting with the celebrity we were working with for brought her some snake repellent spray,” Odalys remarked without thinking
This didn’t match what Brandon had said earlier.
“As soon as Odalys finished speaking, Brandon suddenly reached out and grabbed her hand.
“He shook his head repeatedly, voice lurely audible as he said, “That person isn’t from our village”
“Odalys’s pupils constricted, and she sucked in a breath. After a long pause, she asked. “Was he sent to keep an eye on you! You’re not allowed to leave your homes because of your injuries. He’s the one giving you food so you won’t starve?
“Brandon gave a slight mod. “And my son’s medicine leftovers, he checks them every day. He goes to the place where I dispose of the leftover herbs to make sure the medicine I prepare is the same as what he gave me,” he said in a lowered voice.
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“Odalys felt an indescribable sensation stir inside her.
python,
Was at him who injured the snake? He was the one who gave Sophia the snake repellent spray? And he is testing the giant pyth it using outside help?” Odalys gasped, realization hitting her hard.
trying to tame
“When Brandon heard her speak these words, a pang of pain seemed to stab at his heart.
We can’t let him go,” Brandon said, already preparing to grab a knife and head out.
“But Odalys stopped him. She shook her head, saying, “If you trust me, let me handle this. It’s better if you stay out of sight.
***He’s just a messenger. The fact that he was left here to watch you means someone is backing him. If you kill him, you’ll all be dead.
***If you die, the giant python will be in danger too,” Odalys said in a low voice
“Brandon was convinced by her words. He sat back down, no longer speaking, but just staring at her, lost in thought,
“After a long time. Brandon asked, “Are you really from the Stewart family?
“Yes,” Odalys replied in a deep voice.
“Brandon and Keylor exchanged a glance, both feeling a strange sense of uncase. After all these years, they never expected to have any with the Stewart family again.
connection
***If you get the chance, please tell Mr. Stewart I’m sorry. I had no idea about that clothing. If the Stewart family needs anything, even if it means. giving up my life, I won’t hesitate,” Brandon said, rising to bow deeply in front of her.
“Keylou quickly followed suit, bowing as well to show his sincerity.
“Are you not afraid of us betraying you, telling you all this?” Brandon asked, suspicion flickering in his eyes.
“Odalys smiled lightly, existing confidence as she answered, “What’s there to lear! The moment you even th moment you open your mouth to do so, will be the moment you die.””
even think of betraying or selling me out, the
“She had the ability to draw talismans that could determine whether someone was telling the truth, so she could certainly create talismans that would guarantee their loyalty.
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“If they ever betrayed her, their internal organs would instantly be shattered by her talisman. They wouldn’t even have the chance to speak
“They were clearly shaken by her words, unsure of where her confidence came from, but they didn’t dare question the truth of what she said.
“Draw me a picture of the person who gave you those clothes, including his features and contact details,” Odalys said, standing up and looking at
them both
***As long as you’re sure everything you’ve said is true, write down all the details about him. I promise I’ll help you fix your tendon injury,” Odalys added
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