Blue sprinted through the bustling streets of Bularn, Pluto trailing not far behind, determined to catch him. As Blue finally slowed down, he began to bite into the stolen apples, savoring their sweet taste as he casually strolled through the market. His eyes scanned the vibrant scene around him, but his mind was preoccupied with satisfying his hunger.
As he wandered, a figure caught his attention a homeless man sitting along the side of a weathered house. The man had dark skin, his hair twisted into long dreadlocks that fell over his shoulders. A red blindfold covered his eyes, yet he held a polished katana loosely in his hands, its blade gleaming faintly. The man wore nothing but simple black pants, his presence almost blending with the shadows of the street.
As Blue passed him, the man spoke in a low, raspy voice, "What you're searching for, you will not find."
Blue stopped in his tracks, furrowing his brow. He turned to face the man. "Are you talking to me?"
Just then, Pluto finally caught up to Blue, breathing heavily. "Finally! I caught you!" Pluto wheezed, shaking his head in frustration.
The man remained unfazed, continuing his cryptic message. "The world will come to an end... and darkness will cover all."
Blue narrowed his eyes, curiosity piqued by the stranger's words. "What's your name?" he asked, stepping closer.
The man chuckled softly, his hand resting on the hilt of his katana. "I have no name," he replied, his voice calm yet filled with an unsettling certainty.
Pluto, glancing at the man, waved dismissively. "What are you talking about, old man? Blue, let's go. We need to get food and get off this island."
Pluto grabbed Blue's arm, pulling him forward. Blue, though reluctantly, followed, but his gaze remained locked on the nameless man, his mind turning over the words he had just heard. The man simply smiled, as if knowing something they did not, his eerie presence lingering in Blue's thoughts long after they had left.
END OF CHAPTER 68