Richard decided to leave the village.
This place was far too abnormal. More than a dozen people had been devoured by black dogs at night, yet the next day, everyone acted as though nothing had happened. They had even forgotten those who had died.
More importantly, his senses had not detected the slightest hint of danger so far.
"Can't stay here."
"If I stay any longer, I might lose my life like the other adventurers."
After making his decision.
Richard naturally couldn't just tell Ah Wang outright that something was wrong with this place, that he was scared, and that he was leaving first. The reason he gave was that he had suddenly remembered some matters he needed to handle and had to return to Tanjung Sepat first.
He would come back to the village the day after tomorrow.
Since all the back-and-forth had given Ah Wang a lot of unnecessary work, he generously declared that he would increase Ah Wang's pay.
"Sir, you're going back already?"
Ah Wang was somewhat surprised, but since his employer had said so, he did not object.
Seeing this.
Richard breathed a sigh of relief.
This Ah Wang.
At least, he didn't seem to have any problems.
"Yes."
"I've been under too much mental stress lately, and the doctor prescribed me some medicine that I forgot to pick up. Also, there are some prepared equipment... you know, I'm a folklorist."
"I always hope to preserve the best images."
Richard said with a chuckle.
As he spoke.
He walked toward the riverbank.
He talked to Ah Wang, but his eyes swept over the surrounding environment.
Hmm.
The sunlight was excellent.
It shone on the grass by the road, making the dew sparkle beautifully. The children were still chasing and playing in the open space, their