***
The Next Morning.
Blood-Cursed Tribe Village.
Ethan looked ahead as each small patrol team returned from their night watch. Ethan and Nok rose from their cross-legged seats on the ground, watching all of them come back safely without a single injury.
"There were no enemies. Only monsters, but they didn't attack us," one of the men said.
"Good. Nok will explain many things about the best defensive strategies for this village. You must listen to him," Ethan replied.
The man cleared his throat and then walked away from the village entrance to get back home and rest.
Staying on patrol the whole night had left them exhausted and sleepy.
Right after the patrol teams returned, Risa stepped out of her house with a fresh and bright face.
She softly called out to Ethan, and he immediately turned toward her.
"How are you feeling?" Ethan asked.
"Good. My body feels refreshed, and the sleepiness is gone," Risa answered.
