The chapter introduces a new outsider arriving at a village, offering food to villagers in exchange for shelter. The villagers are wary of outsiders, however, the mayor accepts him, secretly intending to sacrifice him to a monster. This monster, now seen as protector instead of foe by the villagers, requires human sacrifices to prevent other monster attacks. The chapter ends with the villagers preparing to sacrifice the outsider, highlighting the mayor's twisted perception of himself as the village's hero.
An outsider arrives at a village and offers food in exchange for lodging, unaware he is being groomed for sacrifice to a monster under the village. The mayor sees himself as the village's hero, despite sacrificing villagers to maintain a false peace.
May 19, 2025
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