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Foydor's mind raced with questions as he hurried back to the village. Who were these skeletons? How had they met such a gruesome fate? The image of the crushed skull haunted him, leaving a chilling feeling in the pit of his stomach. He couldn't shake off the sense of unease that had settled upon him since his visit to the shrine.
As he reached the village, Foydor's heart pounded in his chest, both from the exertion of running and the weight of the knowledge he carried. He knew he had to report what he had seen, but he also couldn't ignore the nagging feeling that there was something more sinister at play.
Entering the village elder's house, Foydor found Takashi poring over ancient scrolls, his face etched with concern. The sight of Foydor seemed to startle him, and he quickly put the scrolls aside.
"Foydor, what brings you here with such urgency?" Takashi asked, his voice filled with a mix of curiosity and worry.
Foydor took a deep breath, trying to steady his nerves. "Takashi-san, I found something in the forest. Skeletons, covered in moss. It appears there has been a crime."
Takashi's eyes widened in shock, his brows furrowing with concern. "Skeletons? This is grave news indeed. We must inform the authorities immediately."
Relief washed over Foydor as he realized that his discovery had not gone unnoticed. He nodded in agreement, grateful for Takashi's support. Together, they devised a plan to contact the authorities and provide them with the necessary information.
As Foydor left the elder's house, his mind still filled with questions and his heart heavy with the weight of the unknown, he couldn't shake off the feeling that he was being watched. The forest seemed to whisper secrets, its ancient trees casting long, eerie shadows that danced around him. The realization struck him that seeking knowledge at the shrine of Amaterasu had come at a price, and that price was far from paid.
With each step he took towards his home, Foydor couldn't help but wonder if the shadows lurking in the forest were connected to the skeletons he had discovered. What other secrets lay hidden within the depths of the woods? And what role did he play in unraveling the mysteries that awaited him?
