Benjamin had the entire village turned upside down, but they still couldn't find Martina's whereabouts.
It was clear that Martina had hidden herself very well. Continuing like this wouldn't lead to any significant progress, and it might even backfire.
Furthermore, there were villagers deliberately trying to confuse the situation. A villager said, "We've already said there's no one here, but you just don't believe it. What are you people even doing?"
"Our people have been always simple and honest. We've never encountered people as unreasonable as you. Is this how you behave when you get along with others outside?"
"With your aggressive attitude, I doubt anyone would find you likable. If you ever pursue a girl, I'm afraid she would be scared away by your demeanor."
Originally, the villager was just talking, but he unexpectedly hit a nerve. Instantly, Benjamin's face turned extremely gloomy, as if he could explode at any moment.