Chapter 31: The Horrifying Gu Creature... Word Play...
"Go... god! You're finally awake!" Jonah instantly knew it could only belong to the person who had saved him. Overwhelmed with emotion, he began to sob, "I thou-thought you were dead..."
Hearing the boy's sobs, Kranos gently placed a hand on his head and gave him a reassuring pat.
Once Jonah calmed down, he sniffled and said, "Grandpa Old Man said you should meet him once you wake up."
Kranos nodded in response. After asking Jonah a few questions, he made his way toward the village head's house.
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A few minutes later, he arrived. On the way, Kranos couldn't help but notice the strange gazes the villagers gave him. But he didn't take it to heart. After all, he understood their reactions. To people who believed he might be able to save them all, who wouldn't feel both excitement and apprehension?
Besides, Kranos' thoughts wandered as he began crafting responses to the questions he anticipated the elder might ask. When he finally reached the house, he saw the door was closed. Knocking a few times, he waited. Soon, the village head opened the door.
"Oh! Kid!" The old man was surprised. Without hesitation, he invited Kranos inside and headed to the kitchen to prepare some tea. From their previous meeting, he'd learned the boy had a preference for tea.
After serving it, they both sat down, and the conversation began.