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The shared plight of those who seek the Old Hermit
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2024-10-29 19:42:56The sun was already about to take a dipped on the western horizon when the group arrived. That is why they decided to hurry their way to one of the brick houses erected in the snowy land. The good thing is that the villagers seem to be amiable and kind in nature. When Nike knock on the door, a granny opened up the door and invited them in without any hesitation. The old lady introduced herself and called out her granddaughter who was playing inside her room at that moment. According to their introduction, the granny was called Grandma Lu and the girl is called Angela. Grandma Lu was raising her grandchild alone ever since Angela's parents died.
Angela, on the other hand, is a bubbly and cute little girl. While Granma Lu is a very attentive host, though a little bit talkative. From their conversation, the group learned that people in this place were accustomed to seeing itinerant warlocks that is why they were too accommodating. The eyes of the cute little girl lit up when it
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