Dusky did not make any sudden moves, knowing he was already surrounded by six people.
He explained to the group, "Humans—good and evil, right and wrong—are shaped by circumstances. However, there's something
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that seems to always be synonymous with mistakes—lies.
"The Calhouns' ancestor, named Taylor Calhoun, had fought against demons. In the end, he poisoned himself to disperse the power
of the demon progenitor. Do you understand what | mean?"
The group was instantly stunned by his words. Charlotte was especially devastated.
"You mean... |... killed Astin?"
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Dusky did not respond, but the fact that Astin was lying motionless on the ground was evidence enough.
Charlotte quickly ran to Astin's side, holding his body as she sobbed uncontrollably.
"Why, why? Why did you lie to me?"
She was overwhelmed with despair; the harsh truth too much for anyone to bear. Dusky had not really wanted to tell them this, but
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