Nevertheless, despite physical discomfort and societal ostracism, Rohan demonstrated an enduring resilience. His countenance was marked by quiet determination. He persisted in his laborious fieldwork, each day standing as a testament to his unyielding courage and willpower.
The community watched Rohan’s transformation with morbid fascination. Whispers of his condition grew into loud speculations, rumors spreading through the community like wildfire. Was it a curse? A disease? Or was it something else entirely?