Shalom Kolontarov, a striking young man with long black hair, dark brown eyes, and a rugged look, stood resolutely in the middle of a small, quiet country town. Dressed in a leather jacket, leather pants, and sturdy boots, with a sword at his side, Shalom exuded a sense of fierce determination. His intense gaze and furrowed brow revealed his search for signs of the terror that had been afflicting the town.