a cursed village

Confusions. There's never a lack of a good mess.

This was one of the greatest truths when he walked through the alleys of the small seaside town and reflected on everything that happened.

Ships prohibited from arriving in port. More and more expensive food and everything was still lacking. The number of peasants without a job and livelihood grew every day.

There was the detail that the shelter of the gipsies was no longer welcome. Vladimir had been a traitor seeking advantage for his people.

-Like this? What do you mean they stole everything?- his astonishment had no limits.

Cassie's look was furious.

-Well, they took everything. Clothes and shoes. And even more. There were papers...

He shook his head in bewilderment. He could have sworn it would be a shelter there.

-We'll stay here only as long as necessary. I can guarantee you.

Richard was now beginning to fear for their safety among the Gypsies.

Gipsy... He was seriously thinking of Gypsy asking for guidance.

- I had warned you. I warned you that they were not to be trusted. Even I didn't stick around." She glared at him.

He stopped in amazement before Gypsy's spectre, not knowing what to think.

- Gypsies have always been friends...

Her laugh came crystal clear.

-And they thought they would gain advantages and a lot of money with you here. Keep your distance from the village at all costs.

Richard could still hear Gypsy's warning cry in his mind. And even more so the images of a destroyed past life. He managed his best smile, realizing slowly that they were also surrounded by enemies.

-Let's get out of here.

It was a promise he made to himself. The borderlands. Never before had the frontier lands looked so alluring.

-But my clothes...- she still complains a little irritated.

Richard touched Cassie's arm with a long sigh.

-Just try to keep up appearances. Let's get out of this damn place at the first opportunity. I swear to you.

Cassie was still pacing the cabin room irritated.

-It's absurd. These people are here. Look at this!

He scratched his forehead, sketching a smile and confidence that he was starting to lack.

- It's a book...

Cassie looked him in the eyes more irritated than ever.

-I could also call these people heretics, you know? I will not convert to their faith...

Richard nodded very seriously.

-I think you and I have problems. These people around here... They belong to a religious clan. They will close the doors to any trade...

-More than that...- Cassie crossed her arms in front of her chest.- It's always like that, don't you see? Why do you think wolves ended up trading at sea? These people... Humans never trade with us.

Richard shook his head. They were like transformed beings that came to life and went out destroying everything, incapable of reasoning.

-I don't owe anyone anything in this place. Quite the opposite. Many owe me around here.