"FUCK!"
Richard dared not return to the village.
There was something wrong with every one of those damned villagers, whether they were children, women, or grown men. Now some force was even trying to tamper with his memories.
If he stayed any longer, he might soon start believing he was one of them.
And remain in this eerie place forever.
"Ah Wang."
"Go back and pack our things. We'll leave after lunch."
"I need to go back to Tanjung Sepat to get my medicine."
He was anxious inside, but outwardly he remained calm. After sending Ah Wang away without arousing suspicion, he began to consider his situation.
Dense jungle surrounded the village, without a trace of human activity.
Ah Wang claimed the two of them had come on foot.
That was complete nonsense!
Tanjung Sepat was over a hundred kilometers from this village, with several mountain ranges and dense forests between them.
God knew how many dangers lurked there.
He would have to be out of his mind to walk instead of taking a boat.
This Ah Wang...
I can't trust him anymore.
Richard decided to act alone.
He scanned his surroundings.
He would need a boat to return to Tanjung Sepat.
Most of the village's fishing boats were canoes hollowed out from whole logs, but there were also a few ordinary fishing boats capable of making a long journey.
Whether I ask to borrow a boat or buy one, the villagers probably won't agree.
I might even tip them off.
There's something wrong with this village. It looks peaceful now, and they haven't shown me any hostility, but that could just be a mask.
I don't know if they'll show their true colors when I try to leave.
Richard's eyes flickered.
He soon made his decision.
While the villagers