Chapter 112: The Woman

She could be a killer! Or a thief! I thought, thinking of the trap I’m in. “Vi – “ I said.

“’Vi’?” she asked.

Shit! That slipped out! I thought. “Hey. You must have forgotten, too.” I said. “Your identity is still unknown. How would I know you’re from the East?” I asked, referring to the East kingdom’s citizens.

“Huh? Shouldn’t it be obvious? I’m the East – “ she said when she suddenly stopped.

“’East’?” I asked, my forehead knotted.

“East… East… East hunter!” she said. “Yes! That’s right! I’m a famous East hunter!” she told me.

She sounded like she’s convincing herself more than me. I thought. I sighed and ran my finger on the rope on my foot. “I haven’t heard of that. And? Your name is?” I asked. Let’s just go with the flow, shall we? I thought.

“It’s Ye – “ she spoke when she suddenly stopped again. “Hey. Why should I give my name to you?” she asked. I could see her face frowning.