They spent the night in the village.
Philo learned the identities of Maud and his companions.
Fortunately, she was wearing the Crow Mask, so she did not make too much of a spectacle of herself.
Although Luo did not welcome her at all, Philo shamelessly stayed behind so she could learn how to treat the plague.
Fortunately, aside from Luo, the others neither disliked her nor intended to drive her away.
At noon that day, Philo witnessed the hypnotic method the Maud Pirates used on the villagers and was instantly dumbfounded.
They were clearly trying to help the villagers deal with the plague. Was there really any need to go this far?
"This is my first time seeing hypnotic abilities. I never expected them to have such a powerful effect."
"But why go to all this trouble?"
"If you simply explained your intentions, the villagers would surely cooperate willingly, right?"
"Is it because of your identities?"
"But even among pirates, there are good and bad ones. Since you're willing to treat the villagers, they definitely won't shun you."
Wearing the Crow Mask, Philo completely abandoned her introverted nature. As she watched the hypnotized villagers, she prattled on like a chatterbox.
Nearby, Lafitte lightly lowered the brim of his hat. Looking at Philo, who showed not the slightest self-awareness, he said seriously:
"Miss Philo, if you're willing to throw away that Crow Mask, then we truly wouldn't need to go to all this trouble."
"That won't do."
Philo reflexively pressed down on her mask.
Without the mask, she had difficulty even carrying on a normal conversation.
That was a very troublesome problem for a doctor.
Lafitte looked at her and said calmly, "The villagers are very hostile toward your Crow Mask. If there's no need, please stay inside the house and