Chapter 222: You Are Caught
Four hours ago.
"This is making no sense." Oriana stared at the closed door again. They had visited three houses already, asking about the missing people. Most doors had been slammed in their faces. Like it had been the work of a witch. But if they asked about the witch, once again they did not have any reply.
It had been hours like that. Finally, a gaunt woman with bloodshot eyes had spoken to them near the bakery. Only to tell them that they should leave or they would be killed. It was all in a never ending loop.
"Do you think they were forced or injured?" but they did not have any wounds. And to force so many of the villages was impossible.
"I think we should return and send more knights to investigate." Olivia could tell Rhistel was worried about her safety. Everytime a door opened, he would cover her with his own body.
"But you always come here in disguise to understand their issues. I want to help. How about we go to the inn and ask the servers." Thistle looked back at the inn. His eyes were gloomy but he nodded.
It was small, cramped, but warm. The tavern-keeper gave them cautious glances but didn’t question their stay. They ordered a few simple dishes and drank beer.
"I never knew you have a high drinking tolerance." he looked at the two empty glasses and then at her surprised.
Oriana flushed embarrassed.