58 Considering the future

At first, Rain couldn't help but question the truth behind his grandfather's claims of monster attacks in the area. It seemed far-fetched and outlandish to believe that such creatures could exist in their peaceful countryside. He wondered if his grandfather was merely trying to keep him from leaving. It seemed like a cheap way to do that by targeting other people that he cherished.

However, his skepticism quickly faded as he encountered farmers who bore the visible scars of recent battles. Limbs were missing, wounds were fresh, and the pain etched on their faces told a tale of hardship and struggle. These were not fabricated stories or figments of imagination. The evidence was too real and too raw to ignore.