Chapter 86 - On the run (1/2)

On the run

“A house was ransacked in the next town!”

“How unfortunate! Isn’t that the place where not too long ago they caught the members from that underground group?”

“You mean the same town where the witch’s house was burned down?”

Lia listened to the murmurs of the townspeople in this place, acting normal as she bought her rations. After running non-stop for two days in the woods, staying on paths not usually used by people and camping on trees, she finally arrived at this town last night. This was the closest to her town.

After she left Yolly’s house, she dressed as Frankie’s and tried to act as if she was him. She wandered around first, ticking off the places Frankie told her to go.

“If they are watching us, they probably know our routine. So you’ll have to go where I usually hang out but don’t linger too long or the folks will know it’s not me,” Frankie had said.

As Lia went around, she made sure that no one was tailing her when she got out of the town, heading straight to this new town.

Her heart sank as she listened to the bystanders talked about how Yolly’s store ended up being attacked by those men. She was also the cause of the attack last time. Lia could only apologize in her heart to the bad things that she brought at Yolly’s door and could only pray for the other two’s safety. The rumors did not say that someone died or was injured so Lia could only hope that they managed to run away.

She went back to the inn she was staying at once she replenished her supplies, pulling her hat low.

“Mister, your breakfast is ready at your room at your request. Did you go shopping this early?” The innkeeper inquired when she saw Lia came in.

“Yes, better get my exercise while I’m at it.” Lia smiled and crossed her fingers that her voice sounded at least a little lower than usual. She did not correct the way she was addressed. She was actually glad to be thought of like a guy.