"From then onwards, they competed with one another. They constantly captured travellers. Some visitors were possessed. Others were transformed into ghosts. The villagers were fully conscious the entire time."
"They knew exactly what they were doing, but they couldn't resist the ghosts controlling their bodies."
Lana quietly nodded. A trace of sympathy appeared in her eyes. After a moment, she gently said,
"Even so... I think your great-aunt deserved an apology."
Liu Tong immediately nodded.
"I've already arranged for my grandfather to surrender himself. He's prepared to confess every crime he committed."
Lana looked at him in genuine surprise. She hadn't expected such a decisive answer.
Liu Tong smiled bitterly.
"I'm not an educated man. But after everything this village has experienced... I've finally understood something. Everyone eventually pays for their karma. My grandfather is no exception."
He looked toward the peaceful village.
