Chapter 20 Otto's Gift

• After a brief moment, Clyde reached Otto's courtyard. He discovered the elderly man engaged in a boxing routine within the courtyard. To everyone's astonishment, Otto's movements appeared deceptively simple. Yet, each punch resonated with a subtle whistling of the wind—a telltale sign of Otto's external balance evolving.
• Recognizing this development, Clyde witnessed the scene with pride and awe. As Otto caught sight of Clyde and Willa, he paused, turning to fix his gaze upon Clyde. A weighted silence hung in the air until Otto unexpectedly bowed deeply, his gratitude evident. "Thank you, young man, for saving my life," he expressed earnestly.
• Moved by his sincerity, Clyde watched as everyone else in the courtyard, led by Franklin, dropped to their knees one by one in a collective display of reverence, paying homage to Clyde for his pivotal role in saving Otto's life.