Chapter-190

The ghoul leader's words hung heavily in the air, a reminder of the complex web of history and lineage that had brought them to this moment. It was a stark contrast to the gruesome reality that surrounded them – the fallen tribesmen, the village consumed by darkness, and the unsettling revelation of their cannibalistic practices.

Sin's mind raced as he considered the implications of the ghoul leader's words. The Murmur family was known to be a formidable and enigmatic presence in this world. Their involvement in the abduction of Lita Woodenburg had only deepened the mystery surrounding her disappearance. What connection did the Murmur family have to the Mangeur D'os tribe, and why had they targeted Lita? Why do they only want to marry her? What kind of power she have that interested the Devil Count?

The ghoul leader's laughter echoed through the village, a haunting sound that reverberated off the walls of nearby huts. It was a laughter that seemed to mock the futility of their efforts and the inevitability of their fate. Sin's patience was wearing thin, but he knew that rash actions could jeopardize their mission to find Lita.

Sia, Julia, and Fatty Jack stood at a distance, their expressions a mixture of apprehension and curiosity. The ghoul leader's revelations had only deepened the intrigue surrounding their adversaries. The complexities of the situation weighed heavily on their shoulders, and they awaited Sin's next move with bated breath.

Sin, however, remained composed. He had faced formidable foes in the past, and he knew that the key to success lay in patience and strategy. While the ghoul leader reveled in its twisted laughter, Sin's mind worked tirelessly to unravel the enigma before him.

With a deliberate and measured tone, Sin spoke once more. "Your family's legacy may be long and storied, but it ends here," he declared, his words carrying a resolve that brooked no argument. "Tell me where Lita is, and perhaps there is a chance for you and your tribe to find redemption."

The ghoul leader's laughter ceased abruptly, replaced by a contemplative silence. It regarded Sin with a newfound intensity as if reassessing the situation. The prospect of redemption, even in the face of their gruesome deeds, seemed to linger in the air like a fragile thread.

Sin's eyes remained locked onto the ghoul leader's, his Sharingan poised and ready. He knew that the balance of power had shifted, that the ghoul leader's defiance was waning, and the truth hung on the precipice of revelation. The fate of Lita, the mysteries of the Murmur family, and the destiny of the Mangeur D'os tribe all converged in this pivotal moment.

The ghoul leader's gaze remained fixed on Sin, its body still paralyzed by the effects of the Silver Lotus technique. It was a helpless and vulnerable state for a creature that had, until this moment, reveled in its power and the terror it could instill. The leader's eyes held a glimmer of resignation as if it had come to terms with its fate, yet it refused to yield entirely to despair.

In a voice tinged with melancholy, the ghoul leader began to speak, revealing the harrowing truth behind their insatiable hunger for human flesh. It explained that the desire for human meat was not a matter of choice for them but a grim necessity for their survival. The leader's words carried a heavy burden of sorrow as they recounted the struggles and hardships that had plagued the Mangeur D'os tribe for generations.

Sin listened to the ghoul leader's words with a stoic expression, his Sharingan still focused and unwavering. While he had encountered countless tragic stories in his journey, he understood that every being had their own burdens to bear. The ghoul leader's tale was undoubtedly a tragic one, a testament to the cruel hand fate had dealt them. However, Sin's mission remained clear—to find Lita and ensure her safety.

With a measured and composed tone, Sin responded to the ghoul leader's narrative. "I do not seek to judge your circumstances or the choices you have been forced to make," he began. "Every life carries its own burdens and struggles, and I do not take those lightly. However, my purpose here is singular—to locate Lita Woodenburg and ensure her safe return. If you possess information that can aid in that endeavor, I implore you to share it."

The ghoul leader's expression shifted, a mix of resignation and contemplation. It appeared torn between the ingrained instincts that drove its hunger and the opportunity for redemption that Sin's words hinted at. The village around them remained shrouded in an eerie silence as if the very air held its breath in anticipation.

Sin's patience remained unwavering, and his gaze bore into the ghoul leader's with unwavering determination. He knew that time was of the essence, and the fate of Lita hinged on the leader's willingness to cooperate. In his heart, Sin held a glimmer of hope that redemption, even for beings as twisted as the Mangeur D'os tribe, was not an impossibility.

The ghoul leader, its body still immobilized, continued to deliberate. It weighed the consequences of its actions, the legacy of its family, and the moral dilemma that had consumed it. The taste of human flesh, a haunting necessity, had defined its existence, but now it stood at a crossroads.

Finally, with a voice that carried both the weight of its past and a glimmer of hope for the future, the ghoul leader spoke. "Lita Woodenburg," it began, "she is not here, nor has she ever been. The Murmur family, they seeks her, but their intentions are shrouded in darkness. They plan to use her for a sinister purpose, and she is in grave danger."

Sin's Sharingan blazed with renewed intensity as he absorbed the leader's words. The revelation that Lita was not among the Mangeur D'os tribe members brought both relief and a new sense of urgency. The shadow of the Murmur family, a name that had been a source of dread and intrigue, loomed larger than ever.

"Where is she, then?" Sin pressed, his voice unwavering. "Tell me everything you know about the Murmur family's plans, and perhaps we can find a way to save her."