May asked nervously, “So… does that mean those fish were actually children who turned into fish? And what the villagers ate were actually kids?” As soon as that idea was voiced, quite a few people shuddered with chills. I, on the other hand, didn’t feel much at all. I’ve always believed that ghosts are never as terrifying as human hearts. Human nature is the most vicious and frightening thing in this world. Still, I put on a scared expression and scooted closer to Kane, almost pressing my entire body against him. Kane thought I was frightened and raised his arm to rest it on the back of the couch, making it look as if he was holding me protectively in his arms. The two of us thought these small movements wouldn’t be very noticeable under the dim candlelight, and that neither the view

