Chapter 120 - Abandoned Village

As we move toward the center of the Stine Kingdom, we come across an abandoned village. The instant we step into its boundary, the air becomes filled with a heavy, oppressive silence. Everywhere we look, the houses are empty, with windows and doors left open to the elements.

However, there is no crumbling in the structures. There are also no weeds and overgrown ivy that hang on the houses, which means it’s not too long since this village was deserted.

“Pretty bad,” Gezer comments.

“Where are the villagers?” Ruth whispers.

I watch Inanna. She is surveying the area, and her gaze eventually settles on a small home nestled on the edge of the village.

We follow her as she draws closer to the dwelling. The door is ajar, the same as the other abandoned houses.

“There is some faint scent of humans within,” she whispers. She raises her arms and warns, “Stay back.”

Then her eyes fall on Ruth. “Being the only human in our group, will you please approach them?”

Klevon interjects, “But I am