Seventeen Old Hunters

"...Is it here?"

After following the innkeeper's daughter through a maze of twists and turns, Vic finally stopped in front of an extremely secluded cottage.

"Yeah, this is the place." The innkeeper's daughter showed a sly smile, "How was it, feel lost yet? Don't worry, I'll lead you out later."

"You'll lead me out?" Vic was somewhat puzzled, "Why?"

"What? If I don't lead you out, do you think you'll find your way back?"

"Why not?" Vic said, "Even though it seems like you chose some overly complicated detours, but..."

Vic turned his head and pointed to the inn just two streets away.

"Isn't the inn right there? Why do you have to... hmm?" He suddenly realized, "Wait, were you deliberately taking a detour?"

The innkeeper's daughter's mouth twitched.

Damn it, she got caught!