GATE: Journey in the New World Vol I

Arc 1: Coda Village Part 5

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Arc 1: Lands Of Rodenius:

Coda Village Part 5

(A Dark Past)

The Sun did not fully emerge that day, as if it were shrouded in shame.

Only a few of its rays penetrated through the depressing gray clouds, giving light to a certain event being held at a town plaza.

The crowd had finally grown into a huge size as the anticipation soared through an all-time high. The majority of the townsfolk roared in rage at a handful of silent men, who were being led into their fates.

"Murderers"

"Savages!"

"You all deserved to be punished!"

The spiteful screams of them echoed through their ears. As much as they wanted to ignore the countless curses and vulgarisms thrown at them, they still could feel the agony, sorrow, and betrayal inside them. Yes, everyone knew the atrocities secretly done to the women and children by these barbaric soldiers that took over their land and seeing no hope of salvation, justice had to be done in their own way.

Who would have guessed that these townspeople were the same individuals who considered and treated them as members of the family and community, The men can't even put into words how they felt as they approached their last destination.

They had not expected that their own situation would go down this, but would eventually come to accept it.

In the middle of the plaza stood three huge wooden stakes and a big stack of hay surrounding them.

It wasn't long before the troops guarding them brought the men to their respective locations, and they were instantly bound by a thick, strong rope from their chests to their bellies. The only pitiful thing that the three men had noticed was that the soldiers were actually their closest friends, who were forced to put on these armors and outfits. In hopes of hiding their guilt and shame.

As the noise from the crowd grew larger, signaled the beginning of their sentence.

Through the eyes of one of these men. A devoted husband and parent felt his heart race. He wasn't ready to meet the God of the Underworld just yet. As he yearned to see his family again, tears streamed down his cheeks. He wished to live.

He won't be able to see his children grow up, nor have the chance to protect them.

"Let this man be damned and suffer the worst fate than death!"

He heard the yells of the high priest as the crowd cheered with him.

The once sorrow and agony had now been replaced with rage and vengeance.

How could a priest like him be spared and able to spread his dirty doings!? He molested children and defiled countless poor young souls.

He was the one that joined the fray of these outsiders, and now he had deceived all of them. Turned them as corrupt as himself.

They should be the ones that be damned!

They will surely pay for what they have done!

Not a moment too soon, the torch was lit and the fire was finally raised. However, it wasn't any ordinary fire.

The dark firey essence had been cast and quickly spread throughout the haystack until reached his body and slowly engulfed him.