Chapter 219: Unraveling the Past

The tension in the air slowly began to dissipate as Jacob answered Dedari’s question. The hostility that had been so apparent on Prest’s and Rich’s faces seemed to fade as they listened, realizing that Jacob, or Casper as they had come to know, wasn’t quite what they had expected. He was no longer just a hunter or a mysterious man infiltrating their ranks. He was, at his core, still a young boy who had been thrust into a world he barely understood, adopting the guise of a man much older than his years. “Why did you change your name from Casper to Jacob?” Dedari asked, his logical mind always seeking the truth. Dedari never let emotions cloud his judgment, but his sharp intellect never missed a detail. “Was it part of some mission to infiltrate our troupe?” His tone was probing but steady, reflecting his usual calm, detached approach. Jacob shook his head slightly. “No, that wasn’t necessary,” he replied, his voice calm and measured as always. “An old woman told me that Jacob was my r