C69 A Moment of Life and Death

In a split second, a loud "bang" echoed.

The bullet struck the Village Chief's right ankle like an arrow released from a bowstring. He stumbled and fell, blood gushing from his wound, soaking his shoe and painting the ground crimson. Under the sunlight, the vivid red was glaringly bright. Despite the searing pain, the Village Chief's face twisted in agony and malice as he dragged himself forward