Perhaps in the field of magic, Pierre was merely an ordinary human who knew a little more than the basics. Even the weakest Vampire would not take him seriously. But when it came to investigating information and gathering obscure historical secrets, Pierre could be called an absolute expert. His skill in this area might not even be inferior to Nangong Sanba's. Humans were an extremely curious species, and their own weakness also urged Supernatural Detectives to place particular importance on gathering information. Pierre had already investigated many things before coming to this village, and during the two months he had been trapped here, he had continued studying the tattered ancient books he had brought with him. What he had uncovered during that time was far more than Hao Ren had imagined.
The commotion in the village square continued unabated. No one knew when this long celebration would end, and the strange villagers did not seem worried that anyone might escape—or perhaps they had another way to monitor the village's borders. Until now, no one had come to check on the longhouse, which surprised Hao Ren. "I thought they'd be watching us very closely."
"Watching whom? You? Or me?" Pierre shook his head. "Their behavior follows discernible patterns. Although there are no loopholes that can let us escape, following those patterns allows us to find some openings. They're relatively lax with people who have just entered the village. This is probably to avoid arousing suspicion. After all, those who have just arrived still retain a considerable degree of free will. If the villagers act too strangely, it'll cause a series of problems. But as you spend more and more time in this village, you'll gradually accept this place and identify with it. You'll lose the desire to leave, and even forget