Excessive ferocity due to caution

Norton Estate.

Klein's Study.

Four people were searching for something in this place, and there were dried bloodstains on the ground.

A large, dark brown patch of water intensely stimulated the senses of the group.

"Send someone to guard the entrance."

"Zhao Yi searched this place for a long time yesterday, so there must be some very important secret. We have more people, so let's search it thoroughly. Maybe we can resolve Ke Laibin's obsession more quickly."

"Then we'll be able to obtain the cursed items much faster!"

"Once we get our hands on the cursed item, won't those two guys like Zhao Yi be completely at our mercy?"

After a brief discussion, the group all revealed cold smiles.

"That Zhao Yi, he really brought this on himself... He was already being hunted down by the Li family, and the fact that we didn't attack him was already a huge favor. I never expected this ungrateful bastard to repay kindness with enmity!"

"Perfect! This time, let's take care of the Li family's bounty as well!"

After searching the room carefully for a while, the group found several envelopes hidden in the narrow corner of the bookshelf.

I opened it and took a look.

The crowd's eyes grew brighter.

Good guy!

They actually found a large shipment!

"Brothers, come quick!"

"These letters are the key to resolving Clement's resentment!"

The others gathered around and took a closer look.

This is a correspondence between Clapham and the Church Sage.

The letter contained the sage's advice to Krebin that he must make every effort to complete his spiritual practice, otherwise his life would be in danger.

However, Clayton always complained in his letters that the instruments of torture were too painful for him to bear.

And as time went on, Clayton's desire to give up grew stronger.

This gradual change was not obvious over the long years.

But this is vividly reflected in these letters!

"It seems that Clapham's resentment stems from his ultimate decision to give up and his failure to persevere..."

"This abandonment led to the Marquis of Claybin's eventual death in his ascetic practice."

"Afterwards, Claybin harbored resentment."

"And what we need to do is help Clapham persevere and get through tomorrow!"

"The rules of this cursed world have given us a three-day deadline. Presumably, Clapin is now facing his final, most crucial decision!"

After a thorough analysis, the confusion in everyone's minds gradually dissipated!

"broken!"

Suddenly someone slapped their head.

"Zhao Yi got here before us. Could he have already gone to see Marquis Claybin?"

Everyone was startled.

If Zhao Yi gets there first, then things will get complicated!

"Not necessarily... He might not have found these letters on his own, nor could he have gleaned any clues from their contents."

"In short, we must move quickly!"

Having received the information from the letter, everyone immediately headed towards the clock tower!

boom!

Boom!

The door to the clock tower was knocked open.

The group frowned as they smelled the strong stench of blood inside.

Shall we go in?

"Walk!"

"You can't catch a wolf without risking your cub!"

"If we can help the Marquis resolve his obsession, we can leave this place!"

Taking a deep breath, the group entered the clock tower.

The door was closed.

Darkness descended.

The smell of blood grew stronger and stronger between my nostrils.

"What do you want from me?"

On the second floor, Klein's voice rang out.

His voice carried a sense of confusion and wariness.

Not long ago, Zhao Yi had specifically reminded him that the church people had been monitoring him.

The person arrived in less than two hours.

Is it...

Was Zhao Yi right?

The church never intended to truly accept him; instead, they wanted to use him as a sacrifice.

Faced with Klaibin's question, everyone was secretly delighted.

Because they sensed the intense bewilderment in Clapham's tone.

This proves that their guess was correct!

"Marquis...we mean no harm."

"I'm here simply to tell you that you must never give up your spiritual practice because of the pain of torture!"

"The most crucial moment is almost here. Haven't you endured so much suffering in the past?"

"As long as we get through the final moments, everything will be alright!"

One of the trial participants, who considered himself to have a high level of empathy, stepped forward and offered words of comfort with 'deep affection'.

Kleiner's tone rose slightly:

"Are you from the church?"

A moment of silence fell over the crowd.

Is it... or not?

It is not hard to see the respect and reverence that the church has for the church in the letter. If they say yes, wouldn't their words be even more powerful?

At this moment, the inside of the clock tower is pitch black.

They couldn't see each other's faces at all.

He hesitated for a long time, then gritted his teeth and said:

"yes!"

"We were sent by the Great Sage. He sensed your doubts and hesitation, and sent us specifically to help you strengthen your resolve!"

Krebin's tone was subtle:

"How long have you been at the manor?"

The trial participant answered truthfully:

"Two days."

On the second floor, Claybin, carrying three instruments of torture on his back, slowly clenched his fists.

"Two days?"

Are you sure you haven't misremembered the time?

The trial participant was puzzled.

"I remember correctly."

"It really is two days. If you don't believe me, you can ask the housekeeper."

Klein squinted.

housekeeper……

Has that damned bastard been bribed by the church too?

He suddenly remembered Zhao Yi's reminder, and said, feigning indifference:

"The arduous path of spiritual practice is too difficult; I don't want to continue like this."

Upon hearing this, the trainees immediately became anxious!

"Marquis!"

"It's a long journey, just a few steps away, you absolutely mustn't give up!"

Krebin's tone carried a subtle, almost imperceptible hint of danger:

"Do you really want me to complete this ascetic practice?"

"certainly!"

"I understand... Thank you."

The guest expressed his gratitude.

The four of them were overjoyed.

If Clapham has figured it out, doesn't that mean his resentment is about to be resolved?

it is good!

However, their excitement did not last long, and they soon heard Clayton mutter to himself:

"I've sacrificed so much for this..."

"I killed my two wives..."

"I killed my son and daughter..."

"I've donated everything I've had in my life..."

"In the end, all I got in return was your deception..."

"This shouldn't be happening, this shouldn't be happening..."

"Tomorrow, let me test you one last time..."

After saying that, he stared at the four trial participants from the darkness, grinned, and revealed his bloody steel teeth.

"As for you, there is no longer any reason for you to live!"

PS: First update. I'll be streaming Paper Wedding Dress for a bit during the day, but I don't dare play it at night. I'll try to finish level 3 today!