Wuxia Mtl
Chapter 296: Reaching the end.......
Chapter 296: Reaching the end.......
Underneath the vast expanse of the night sky, a young child sat huddled in the shadows of an alleyway.
His frail body trembled, his thin hands clutching his chest as he struggled to contain the violent shivers that wracked his frame.
The cold winter air bit mercilessly at his exposed skin, each gust of wind a cruel reminder of his vulnerability.
Disheveled and filthy, he was a pitiful sight, his small figure nearly swallowed by the darkness.
The tattered winter jacket he wore offered little to no protection, its fabric riddled with holes that let the icy wind pass through unchallenged.
His breath came in shallow, uneven gasps, visible in the frigid air as white puffs that quickly dissipated.
He sneezed weakly, the sound barely audible, and curled in on himself in a desperate attempt to preserve what little warmth he had left.
His body was failing him-ravaged by sickness and starvation, it was clear he was slowly succumbing to the merciless grip of winter.
Yet, despite the dire circumstances, his piercing blue eyes gazed up at the sky above, filled not with despair, but with quiet defiance.
The stars twinkled faintly in the dark canvas above, as if mocking his struggle, but he refused to look away.
Those eyes, bright and unwavering, seemed to scream against the cruel fate that had been handed to him.
"Hey... are you alright?"
The gentle voice broke through the silence, soft yet filled with concern.
Startled, the boy turned his head toward the source of the sound.
His weary gaze met the figure of a young girl, leaning slightly toward him as she studied his frail form with wide, curious eyes.
In stark contrast to his ragged appearance, she was immaculate.
Her clothes were pristine, a long, elegant coat draped over her shoulders, and her hair shone even under the dim light of the night.
