The Black Crow Chapter 4: The Day of Slaughter

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The morning light awakens the young man lying limp in the hut. A little faint, Lang opened his eyes which were directed towards the front of the hut. An old man seemed to be waiting for him with a black patterned sword in hand.

After removing all the bandages, he stepped outside to meet the old man who had kept his name a secret. The grandfather glared at Lang, "You're cured, go never come back." while throwing the sword that he held for a long time enough.

This young man was shocked, full of questions, he did not understand what was happening. "You heal me then now you kicked me out, please give me an explanation before I leave your house." The old man did not flinch, he left Lang.

The young man did not want to give up, he followed the grandfather to the back of the hut. Lang slowly approached the gray old man who was standing pensive looking at a grave. "This is the grave of Cira's father. My only child." said the grandfather while shedding small tears.

Lang increasingly confused, "What happened old man?". The grandfather turned his body towards the young man. With red eyes full of sob, the old man stared deeply at Lang. "Are you sure you want to know?"

Lang nodded, gesturing ready to hear. The grandfather closed his eyes slowly opened his eyes and started telling stories about the story eight years ago.

"Cira's father is a swordsman who followed my path in life. Mastering all swordsmanship and techniques from me. He's so confident in his abilities, the thing I'm most worried about being a swordsman.

My concern was proven, the Valley Kingdom did a massive recruitment looking for great warriors in every village. The news reached our hut. I can't hold back this desire from my only child. My student left confidently, he promised to come home as soon as possible. I, who could not bear to lose my only child, tried to follow from behind. 

I continued to find out the purpose of gathering these warriors. Until finally I got the news that they were going to attack a rebel village. Inner Valley Village.". Lang, who was listening to the story, was suddenly startled with bulging eyes.

"Yes, it is the village of the Black Crow clan. The Valley Kingdom with dozens of swordsmen attacked the village during the day. They did not leave anyone from the village alive. Also Cira's father died in the attack. I never expected to meet a Black Crow here". The grandfather then knelt down and sobbed.

The last Black Crow clenched his fist, his chest was beating fast, he tried to hold back emotions. "So that's the truth, my clan has been slaughtered by the Valley Kingdom." his eyes suddenly sharply.

"If you want to avenge your son, I will give it after my revenge against the kingdom is avenged. Please don't get in my way." Lang then left the grandfather, who was still kneeling, holding back tears.

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