Xiu Yuan carried a huge pile of supplies onto the island. After walking for quite some time, he finally encountered someone from Watatsumi Island.
The man froze the instant he saw Xiu Yuan approaching, his eyes widening.
"L-Lord... S-Sasayuri..."
He lowered his head slightly and greeted Xiu Yuan in a decidedly unnatural tone.
Xiu Yuan could clearly sense that the man was suppressing his anger as he spoke to him.
That was only natural.
To the people of Watatsumi Island, Xiu Yuan was like a terrorist who had suddenly barged into a warm, loving home.
Not only had he killed the family's father with his own hands, but he was also forcing the children to call him their father, threatening them with possible death if they refused.
Xiu Yuan offered little emotion in response, merely giving a cold "Mm" before walking past the man.
The man remained rooted to the spot, fists clenched and teeth grinding. Rage flooded his mind, and his last shred of reason warned him against doing anything rash.
After all, Xiu Yuan had killed even their god. Attacking him would be nothing more than throwing their lives away, serving no other purpose.
As Xiu Yuan ventured farther into Watatsumi Island, he encountered more and more people along the way.
Those close to him reacted much like the first man, swallowing their anger and greeting him with extreme reluctance.
Those farther away watched him with eyes full of hatred, like countless hungry wolves observing him from every direction.
They looked ready to pounce and tear Xiu Yuan to pieces at any moment.
Yet Xiu Yuan paid no attention to their feelings and simply continued on his way.
He intended to live here for a while.
Xiu Yuan knew that, with some things, the more you tried to