5 Be a 'humble' person and come clean

Many hours went by since Peng Hu got into shock by the sudden remark he heard in the afternoon. The rise of the half moon waited for no one, and it was already evening when both parties decided to spend the night on a nearby cave. During the journey, both of them didn't speak much. Peng Hu learnt that her captor's name is Pina and that she is 22 years old.

[No wonder she got angry at me for treating her like a little girl.]

Additionally, Pina gave Peng Hu a small explanation on how the world was divided because he was being very annoying for trying to confirm the existence of some places like: 'europe', 'asia', etc. Peng Hu wanted to ask more about the current world he is in, but Pina ignored any further question.

[The poor lad must be very dumb. Either he has amnesia and picked up a crappy name, or he is very bad at learning names. Or maybe... this is the new tactic for spies and scouts...? His superior must be as dumb as him if that is the case...]

Right now in the cave, Peng Hu sat near the bonfire while Pina was resting to recover her energy. Tomorrow they were going to arrive in the Village of Siluca if they leave at the first hour in the morning.

"Aren't you going to sleep Pen? You should rest. I don't want to look out after a tired man because he neglected sleep time."

"Why... are you helping me? Me entering the village would probably be troublesome for you."

Pina, after hearing what was probably that was keeping Peng Hu up, turned her head and stared firmly at Peng Hu's eyes.

"The Village of Siluca is made up of people that wanted to be reborn again. People that has painful memories or has committed grave sins. There are also those that wants to be free. You could say that the Village of Siluca is an oasis where people gather to look for hope and a new reason to live."

"To be reborn..."

"I don't know any place called 'america', 'new york'... but they must have been safe places for you. I am bringing you to the Village of Siluca because you remind me of... someone. Don't worry, the village is a safe haven and the people won't mind your past or circumstances."

"Thank you..."

"Just because I am bringing you over there doesn't mean that we are on good terms."

"What do you mean?"

"You are still an intruder until it's proven otherwise."

"How can I prove it? You won't accept my ID card..."

"Through the Chief of the Village. Anyone that wants to have free access and right to live in the Village of Siluca needs to undergo an inspection by the chief. Just so you know in advance... she is quite a mischievous old woman."

"Hahaha... any... um... recommendation on how the inspection is done?"

"Using your own words... be a 'humble' person and come clean. No secrets."

"I understand. Thank you. I guess I really have to meet the chief."

"If I have answered all your doubts then go to sleep."

"Don't we have to take turns and watch out the perimeter?"

"I have sigils and runes all over the place. Also, I have talked to some animals outside the cave to help us watch the entrance. No need to stay awake and waste energy or are you... planning to kill me?"

[So... the world I am right now has magic. That. Is. So. Cool! I can't wait to make my first ever magic spell hahaha!]

"No way! If I were to kill you... I would die by all the traps you have laid right? haha..."

Pina noticed that Peng Hu had a big grin on his face. Maybe it is just his way to cope with situations like this.

"Good to know that you are aware of the consequences."

"Good night Pina."

"Good night Pen."

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The first hour of the morning came, and both of them were ready to take off. Without waiting for the first waking roar of the magical creature Lion Roar of Roost, they parted off, resuming their journey to the Village of Siluca.