2026-02-09 18:00:05Heinrich lowered himself and checked the boy’s pulse. From that, he confirmed that there was no life left in the child.
“Rest in peace, kid,” Heinrich said softly and deeply, brushing the boy’s face until his eyes closed.For a brief moment, Heinrich’s gaze fell on the boy’s shirt pocket. A corner of paper was sticking out. Curious, he took the paper, but did not open it right away because he did not want to spend too much time there.“Forgive me, kid. I have to go.
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Heinrich did not answer. He stared at the crowd gathered at the village hall. His gaze was intense, moving from one face to another.A moment later, several adult men lifted a simple wooden stretcher. The poor boy’s body lay stiff beneath a dull white cloth.“They’re going to place the child’s body where they did yesterday,” Jonas said.Heinrich turned. “You’re not going?”“Don’t be crazy,” Jonas replied with a shudder, recalling the disgusting sight when he helped lay Hagen’s body down.“I’m not sure you’re that cowardly,” Heinrich muttered as he returned to checking the car engine.“That’s just a human reaction,” Jonas replied without turning.Heinrich said nothing more and focused on the engine. He tightened the hood bolts with quick, precise movements. His hands worked, but his thoughts wandered.Many things crossed Heinrich’s mind, one of them everything that had happened in the village. The atmosphere, the villagers’ stares, the consecutive deaths.“No serious damage,” Jonas sai
Chapter 18 : The Line That Must Not Be Crossed
Jonas laughed softly. “Good heavens. I accompanied you from the border, and I even helped deal with the Vokter attack.”“I didn’t accuse you directly. You’re the one who assumed it was an accusation,” Heinrich replied flatly.“I’m not some clueless kid who doesn’t understand the implied meaning of a sentence.”“So who’s being overly sensitive?” Heinrich gave a small smile, sharp enough in Jonas’s eyes. “The fact is, you always disappear whenever there’s a major incident. Hagen’s death, and the boy’s.”“Weren’t you the one who wanted to pray at the church?” Jonas replied calmly, raising one eyebrow.Heinrich fell silent for a moment. His gaze stayed on Jonas. “Praying, not killing a child.”“Who would believe you? You’re a stranger here.”A heavy breath left Heinrich’s lips, then he sat down on the edge of the bed. “We need to leave this place soon,” he said quietly.“Yes, you’re right. Staying here too long will
Chapter 17 : Silent Evidence
Heinrich lowered himself and checked the boy’s pulse. From that, he confirmed that there was no life left in the child.“Rest in peace, kid,” Heinrich said softly and deeply, brushing the boy’s face until his eyes closed.For a brief moment, Heinrich’s gaze fell on the boy’s shirt pocket. A corner of paper was sticking out. Curious, he took the paper, but did not open it right away because he did not want to spend too much time there.“Forgive me, kid. I have to go.” Heinrich stood up and turned away from the place. Big trouble would follow if the villagers caught him there. Especially since just that afternoon they had lost Hagen, who was killed by a mysterious shooter.Heinrich hurried out of the church. He walked fast, but still perfectly measured. There was no hesitation, even though his emotions were in turmoil.The village road was empty. Silent.As he kept walking toward the inn, Heinrich thought hard. “Why was that child
Chapter 16 : The Silent Witness
Heinrich stepped calmly, but very carefully. His gaze was measured and his hearing sharp. Every small movement that seemed suspicious was immediately caught by his senses. Including when a shadow flickered to the side of the church building, among the adult-height plants growing thickly.Heinrich froze. His hand reflexively went inside his jacket, reaching for the pistol hidden there. In a split second, he ran toward the church entrance, then stood behind a wall forming a recess.The man with hair starting to touch his shoulders pressed his body against the wall. Heinrich looked out, trying to catch a shadow from the reflection of a small light outside the church.Heinrich noticed subtle movements. Steps arranged deliberately. Slowly approaching, but not revealing a clear shadow. And it made him raise his eyebrows in thought.However, there was no time to guess, since the mysterious movement was getting closer. Heinrich moved reflexively, grabbing
Chapter 15 : Perilous
Heinrich stared at the light brown–haired boy. He stepped closer, then lowered himself in front of him. Moments later, Heinrich’s gaze shifted to the slip of paper the boy was holding.“What is that?” Heinrich asked.The boy did not answer. He only looked at Heinrich with a strange expression.“Did someone tell you to—” Heinrich had not finished his sentence when Solveig arrived, still grumbling as she walked.The boy quickly folded the paper, slipped it into the pocket of his trousers, then ran toward the main room. He did not seem frightened by the sight of Hagen’s blood-soaked corpse. Instead, the boy stood still, staring at the body of the middle-aged man. His eyes observed it closely, as if searching for something interesting.Several men came in with Solveig. One of them was Jonas, who appeared with a questioning look in his eyes.“Get the body out of my house at once. Not because I don’t respect the dead, but because I don
Chapter 14 : Sightline
People hurried into their homes, leaving Heinrich and Hagen standing in the middle of the now-deserted road.Hagen immediately prepared to shoot. His body turned as he searched for the direction of the mysterious sniper, while Heinrich remained half-kneeling. He showed no sign of panic, let alone fear.“Give me your rifle, then find cover,” Heinrich said without looking back.“Don’t talk too much. I won’t trust a stranger,” Hagen refused firmly.Heinrich had no time to respond. A second shot was suddenly fired and hit Hagen’s hand, forcing him to reflexively drop the rifle he was holding.“Argh!” Hagen groaned softly, holding his wrist as he tried to endure the pain. Fresh blood flowed from between the bones of his fingers where the bullet had struck.Heinrich took advantage of the moment. He rose and picked up the rifle lying on the ground. Without saying much, he pulled Hagen toward the nearest house. Heinrich did not negotiate
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