Despite receiving money from Gustavo, Sancho burned the money. He didn't want to sully down the burial of his Lolo Juan by using that money. It might be a big sum, but if it comes from the evil hands, it is better to just get rid of it than benefit and use it.
Thankfully for the siblings, the burial of Lolo Sancho is covered and been fully paid and planned out. It was like he was already expecting his impending death any day, making the process less of a hassle for them. Sancho and Arcana would have to use the funds left behind by Lolo Juan to pay.
Speaking of Arcana, after the attack, one of the ghosts informed Sancho that Arcana is safe and sound after she was attacked. She just fell unconscious due to the overwhelming spiritual attack she sustained. Thankfully, according to the ghosts that examined her, her soul is safe and Gustavo and his ghost that killed Lolo Juan just knocked her out of commission. By the time Arcana woke up, the bad news came and she cried the whole night.
Thanks to the guidance of the ghosts who have been watching Lolo Juan do his stuff, Sancho managed to handle the final steps for the funeral of Lolo Juan and lay him to rest.
Lolo Juan's funeral only had 3 night vigils and was immediately buried to the backyard of the Hacienda. It is his wish to bury his body in his home and the siblings did not deny this wish. Since there are barely any people who knows Lolo Sancho and he is known by the neighbors as the old man who sells medicinal herbs, not many have attended the funeral. Of course, ghosts and various other entities that Sancho barely know have appeared in the mansion to attend his funeral.
However, one night when the only visitors on the night vigil are the ghosts that has been helped out by Lolo Juan in the past, a few people suddenly visited and join the night vigil. What is more interesting is the fact that the ghosts that are around the venue have fled far from the visitors who came. It was like they are afraid of their presence.
"Good evening. Are you perhaps the grandson of Juan?"
Sancho who is currently playing on his phone look up and was startled by the appearance of a man that he can only describe as someone who is so handsome, that Sancho feel insecure on his face due to how it pales in comparison to the person before him.
"Who are you?"
"Hmm, let's just say I am one of the fortunate ones that receive help from Juan in the past. If not for his help, a big problem would have persisted and would have cost me my life."
Sancho stares at the person before him and frowned. Although he looks human from the outsider's perspective, Sancho also felt something from him. Something that humans shouldn't be able to do and have.
Maybe out of his vigilance after the attack from Gustavo happened, Sancho decided not to easily trust strangers.
"You are not human, are you?" Sancho bluntly asked.
Arcana who just arrived from the kitchen and went to the living room overheard Sancho's words.
"My, I didn't immediately noticee you have already awakened the Third Eye. Is that why you managed to easily see my disguise?"
"Not really, even with my third eye, I only see you as a handsome guy, but I felt in my gut that you are not a human and is just using an illusion," Sancho also looked at the people behind him that seems to be his family and also pointed at them, "Even the people you are with who came with you are also not human, yes?"
"I see. Very sharp. That is correct. We are what you people call as "Engkantos." And yes, even the people behind me are also the same. But don't be alarmed. We are just here to visit an old friend and give the farewell he needed."
"I see. I am sorry if I seem hostile to all of you. I am just afraid people who serves under the guy who killed Lolo Juan would return and mock his funeral."
"I understand. And considering with how many enemies your grandfather made when he was still alive, I can't deny that you have the right to be suspicious. But rest assured, we meant no harm."
Sancho sighed. "Thank you for visiting. It is a hard time for us."
"Indeed. I even heard that he didn't even pass behind his knowledge to you. Considering that you have your third eye open, that must mean you are the supposed to vmbe inheritor of his techniques as an Albularyo?"
"Yes...if only we are not interrupted by Gustavo and kill Grandfather, perhaps I can still continue what he left behind. And perhaps I can avenge him if I do so."
"Although that path is dangerous and I would be more inclined to recommend you to just keep your current life like this until the end, ultimately, the decision is yours."
"Is there a way for me to become like my Grandfather? Can I take place his vacant seat and practice what he was doing?"
Perhaps. But considering that he didn't train you with the basics, then you will have trouble..."
Sancho felt sad after hearing the truth. After all, even before Lolo Juan can even impart any kind of knowledge related to being an Albularyo, he lost his life. And a third eye is not enough to become the same as Lolo Juan. However, it seems the engkanto before him is not yet done talking.
"Hmmm, I am not too sure about this.But since this is Juan we are talking about, perhaps you should look on Juan's belongings. I heard him say that he has a contingency in case something unexpected happens to him."
"Ah! Thank you for your advice! Er...what's your name again?" Sancho wanted to thank the man before him but then realize he hasn't said his name just yet.
"Ha, of course. In the human world, one should call me as Zandro. But as for my real name that I use in my world, you will know later if you indeed succeed in becoming an Albularyo."
After that, the man named Zandro returned with his companions and look at Juan's coffin. As for Sancho, he is determined to avenge Lolo Juan. With the clue on how to ensure his Lolo Juan's teachings do not just fade away. If this is a good way to deal with the Cult that killed his grandfather, then no natter how hard it will be, he will not fail again.