Van looked at the Wall and the expressions of the people on the other side as it slowly closed. Although they were far, he could still make out their confused expressions. It was not as if he enjoyed fooling them, he just thought that he had to do what he did.
And so, with one final look towards the Wall, he rushed back towards the forest. The Locals on top of the Wall saw him going in with the others so he should be safe, but he didn't really want to take any chances.
"Hm…" Van quickly dusted off the dirt on his clothes as soon as he reached the forest path. His uniform, though, was now completely dyed in red. Perhaps… it was time to let it go?
No… Not yet. He had no other clothes to wear anyway.
"...What are you doing, fish?"
Side side side side, how many sides are in this chapter.
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