C27 The Heavens Are Going to Destroy Me

Within the grounds of Lee Mansion, a mountain bandit dashed past a decorative rockery. Out of nowhere, a shadow surged forward, clamping a hand over the bandit's mouth, followed by a swift slash of a dagger across his throat.

The bandit's struggles were fierce, his muffled groans filling the air as blood spurted from his neck like a fountain. His resistance grew feebler until, finally