Chapter 15: The Conditions for the Old Mans Appearance
As he surveyed the etched words on the unusual material, he paused briefly, his heart suffusing with a wave of lingering doubt.
In due course, a man named Miles arrived at the profound yet straightforward decision to keep the horrifying item – a piece of human skin that was laid out before him.
His logic was straightforward yet thought-provoking: he had no wish to experience the same cruel fate that his acquaintance Right had suffered, a victim of a vindictive ghost’s ruthless revenge.
Despite the skin parchment exuding an intense aura of malevolence and strangeness, it represented an enigma, a potential advantage to Miles. He hypothesized that this unusual artifact might reveal critical secrets or even provide predictions about future events.
“Maintaining possession of this parchment is likely to invite trouble,” Miles reflected, his gaze flickering with a mix of fascination and fear. “However, considering my present situation, I can’t afford to be choosy. The most severe consequence is death, but even that is less concerning than the reemergence of a wrathful spirit.” He paused before adding, “If I exercise caution and take the necessary precautions, perhaps I can control the outcome.”
With determination etched on his face, he rolled up the dreadful piece of skin and carefully placed it in his pocket.
His decision was final.
At that moment, the ringing of a phone he held, William’s phone, interrupted his contemplations. The caller ID displayed the name “Jing”.
His heart fluttered momentarily upon seeing the name. He had almost overlooked the fact that Jing was in close vicinity.