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The Horseman in the Darkness
Author: Sherly N
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When Xiao Chen mentioned Liu Zun’s name, some of the villagers disagreed. One of them even voiced his objection directly to him.

"Why should Liu Zun be the leader of this village?" asked a man who appeared to be around sixty years old.

Xiao Chen looked at the man and smiled faintly. "Let me ask you this, Uncle—did I ever say the people of this village must choose Liu Zun as the village chief?"

The man fell silent and simply shook his head.

"I only gave a suggestion, didn’t I?" Xiao Chen pressed.

This time, there was no nod, no reply—only silence.

"I know very well the nature of the people in this village. Some look kind but hide corruption within their hearts. Others are genuinely good and sincere in their deeds. All of this is etched clearly in my memory," Xiao Chen added, deliberately hinting at the man before him.

He then waved for Sekar to come closer.

"From now on, I will no longer interfere with this village’s affairs. Choose for yourselves a leader whom you think is worthy to l
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