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The Shepherd

In the depths of a frigid winter, Oswald, a mere shepherd, fights for survival alongside his pregnant mother in a war-torn world. His life takes a sinister turn with the arrival of a mysterious traveler who claims to carry an urgent message for the royals. An opportunity bearer but at what cost? As night deepens, Oswald uncovers a shocking destiny that goes beyond mere survival. His night wanderings are no mere sleepwalking; they are tied to the dreadful beast that haunts his village. This wolf-like creature prowls the valley, bringing dread as the specter of war looms closer. Blood will flow, loyalties will be tested, and Oswald must face the beast within as he strides the perilous path between humanity and monstrous power.

Mayline · Fantasia
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259 Chs

Out of their misery

His yelps were amidst pain and fear. Every of his moves looked like acts of desperation.

"What the heck is he doing? Has he been doing that for long?" He asked Meryl.

"Two hours, more or less." She calmly replied.

It took a moment for Oswald to understand it was partly Meryl's doing. He asked. "That's your illusion thing? Are you doing it right now? What is he seeing to run like a fool?" More questions rained as she nodded to his questions.

"The barn, again, and again." Each time Adelmo made a strange move, she described every sort of mime he was picturing.

"He opens the front doors, finds the herd, passes through it and goes to the rear door. He opens it and finds the herd anew, both in front and behind him. Now he tries to break a wall with the spade fork, that's his third time doing that, he's wasting a lot of stamina..."