Chapter 29: The Sorrow of Parting

The black-cloaked men were tall, but their faces were concealed in hoods, making it impossible to make out their features. However, the cold glitter of their eyes was visible, and it made the surrounding scavengers tremble inwardly.

These black-cloaked figures seemed indifferent to life in general, as if they completely lacked humanity, and were nothing more than killing machines. As they stood there, the heat of the sixth month seemed to be driven away by them, making the area...