Chapter 1609

"I think we should check the other houses to see what's going on. It's important to rule out any danger, so we can rest easy tonight and figure things out tomorrow," Perseus suggested. "Alright, then. Let's split up and check the rest of the houses. It'll be quicker this way," Ramona said, slowly getting over her fear brought on by the silence and the darkness. Perseus was all for it. He went from house to house, checking every nook and cranny. After nearly an hour of searching, Perseus and Ramona regrouped at the first place they had checked. "There's no one here," Ramona said, furrowing her brow. "It's just like this house—there's no people or livestock. It's as if they just disappeared, leaving everything behind. It seems like they've been gone for a long time as well. Where did they go?" "How would I know? I'm as clueless as you are!" Perseus said, shaking his head in frustration. "Let's just forget about it for now. Let's eat something, get some sleep, and look for clues tomo