Chapter 430
The arrow thudded into the tree, its cold, sharp tip sending a shiver down Norah’s spine. She stood frozen, her heart racing, unable to snap out of the shock for what felt like an eternity.
Baimo’s brow furrowed as he scanned the dense woods. Whoever had been hiding in the shadows knew their plan had failed and quickly retreated, not daring to linger. They were clearly afraid of being discovered by him.
“Are you alright?” Baimo asked, his voice laced with concern as he turned to Norah, ignoring his own safety.
Norah’s eyes were wide, her mind racing. The arrow had been aimed straight at her head—someone wanted her dead. But why? The village was heavily guarded, and yet, someone had taken the risk to try to kill her. Who had she crossed? Who saw her as such a threat?
“Norah,” Baimo called again when she didn’t respond.
Finally, Norah snapped out of her daze. She glanced toward the direction the arrow had come from, but it was pitch black. Even if the attacker had fled, there was no trace left behind.
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