Then in a tone of abrupt harshness, he added, 'Open these trunks!'.
然后他又突然厉声说道,“把这些大箱子打开!”
5ADJ-GRADED (现实、真相)残酷的,无情的 If you talk about harsh realities or facts, or the harsh truth, you are emphasizing that they are true or real, although they are unpleasant and people try to avoid thinking about them. (现实、真相)残酷的,无情的 [emphasis]
The harsh truth is that luck plays a big part in who will live or die.