_10th Hamlet, Twin hut_
Merlina's eyes scanned the last pages of the small, old book, and she shut it with a bright smile on her face.
'The story of a heroic knight,' she thought as she observed the small, old book. 'To think a tale as common as this is still able to move my heart. The author is indeed incredible, no wonder Noah loves this book so much.'
She laid it on the bed, turned off the clay oil lamp, and went to bed.
As she tried to fall asleep, she began hearing muffled noises outside her room.
Her heart dropped as a single image appeared in her mind — the monsterborn!
'Has it finally decided to terrorize the village?' she thought as her heartbeat quickened.
'Why do I have to be alone at home at this hour? Ragnar, Noah, please come back quickly,' she thought, fear gripping her.
She listened closely. The muffled noise grew louder and clearer—it sounded like footsteps.
