This was definitely not an illusion. After rubbing his eyes, he carefully stared at everything in front of him.
Finally, he drew in a sharp breath, his face full of shock.
He immediately fell into a state of bewilderment.
The face illuminated by the swaying lantern looked very desolate.
This made the night watchman gradually recall someone he once knew.
However, back then he was full of vigor, completely different from the vagabond in front of him.
What had he gone through to become as he appeared now?
There was no need for anyone else, nor for considerations about the problem that could not be determined by another self.
Thoughts themselves no longer held much regard for further consideration and understanding of the issue at this time.
Thus, there was a need to further provide an ideal and satisfactory explanation of the issue.
That would enable a more effective understanding or analysis of the issue thereafter.
