The village was suddenly filled with the cries of children and the angry questioning and scolding of their families.
A glint of cold light flashed as a long knife was drawn, and the villagers who had been questioning and scolding opened their eyes wide in fear.
Just as the sharp blade was about to slash across a villager's neck, a steel ball flew with tremendous force, striking the knife wielder's hand with precision.
The man felt a sudden numbness in his wrist, and instinctively let go of the knife. The knife, which had been about to cut the villager's neck, lost its momentum and fell with a "clang," splashing mud mixed with melted snow.
For two seconds, the air seemed to freeze, and there was no sound in the entire clearing.
Suddenly, the man let out a howl of pain, a scream of extreme endurance and unbearable agony, breaking the stagnant silence.
