Chapter 27
Activity in resistance strongholds has recently decreased due to the large number of residents injured in recent clashes. Jack sat in the corner, concentrating on sharpening his knife. He tried to recall the events of the past few days through a series of alternating metal scratches that resembled the calming metronome rhythm of a hymn or prayer. Elizabeth and Lydia were talking in low voices in the corner, looking sharply at a man sitting against the wall in the distance.
Jack needs to confront Emrys, but he's still unsure whether to reveal the Emrys family secret. He displays an unsettling confidence in his future actions, as if he is five steps ahead of the present. Jack remains uneasy because, despite his participation in the final battle, he still has doubts about the my
