104 Scavenger (1/2)

To achieve the best results, I tried to restrict my breathing and play as dead as I possibly could. I want to see their true nature.

While I was still contemplating exactly what I was doing to entertain myself, I caught glimpses of their faces as they came closer to me. They were just kids, their luck has to be rotten to the core if they were forced into this situation.

Although whether they were abandoned or are orphans does not matter, they have found their new family in this small group. Despite the circumstances, they do seem happy. This small group was comforting and relying on each other. At times they were even teasing each other. Playfully calling each other names.

Chubby was not happy to be called Chubby.Drama queen wants to be called Goddess and does not allow any other term. Left Hand was content with being called Right Hand. Incompetence was the nickname from their leader and last but not least, was last and the least a young boy tilted burden.

Chubby was the first one to spot me, but he lost all of his worries after I did not move while he was looking at me. Incompetence had neither received any information about my existence nor had he asked Chubby about the sudden break he took while he was looking at me.

Drama queen was way too occupied with herself to notice someone else besides her. The left hand was still busy brownnosing Incompetence. Last and the least was just staring into the clouds, simply daydreaming.

Last and the least nearly walked into the door frame as he did not pay any attention to what was happening in front of his eyes. This sparked Drama queen to let out a snarky comment about his dreamy behaviour.

Chubby tried to defend his dear friend only to get hit even worse in retaliation. Even I had to nod my head after hearing that sick rebuttal. Sadly I could not look up the nearest burn centres.

At least that is whatI would love to say, but those are just children. They are all giggly and full of life, despite the grim situation they face. Whether it is the lack of maturity or a mechanism to cope with the stress they face, it does not change the fact, that the way there are now will only lead to sadness in the end.

They follow no strategy, their wariness is laughable. They do not carry around any form of arms, that they could use. How would they fight against me? Throwing rocks at me, will not do much against any opponent.

How do they intend to survive this ordeal if they do everything that should be avoided? They seem a bit too confident given their current situation. Way too confident.

I should not underestimate them just because they are kids. I have made that mistake too many times. If they are just pretending to be so weak, what could they try to achieve?

If they knew that I am not dead yet, they could try to catch me off-guard and capture me. Though with their numbers they would not have to rely on those tactics. Though it could also be a safety measure to minimize risks.

Furthermore, there is a big chance that they are not the only group currently roaming this vicinity. While they should not pose a threat to me directly, I should be mindful of every potential witness

On top of that, I do not know whether they only 5 in this group, there might be someone following them from the roof and checking on them from time to time. I should have noticed, the small pieces that do not add up sooner.

The robes they were currently still wearing were covering much of their body, so I could not tell what they were doing. If they would have dropped their guard, they would have taken them off. Even if they are kids, they might have some sort of defence on them or near them.

Another possibility is that these kids are just used by someone else who designates them to raid and loot a certain part of this town. If I take them as a part of an even bigger group, then their disappearance would raise unnecessary questions.

The best course of action would be to continue the act of feigning my death. If they have spotted me prior to my act, then I can just fix the issue after they have shown me their true intention.

The worst thing they could do to me was take away my clothes. I mean they still could spill their body fluids over me, but I would intervene if they go so far. Although I like to avoid trouble I do not fear it.

While I was thinking and deciding on what to do, they were not showing any difference in their behaviour, Their teasing and talking continued although they were still trying to suppress their voices to a minimum.

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They were coming closer to my corpse as they were taking their time searching the houses for valuables. Random curses escaped from their lips as they still had no found whatever they were looking for.

At least I can be certain, they will not find any food whatsoever. But who knows what they are looking for. Whether they are looking for food or weapons or something entirely different did not matter much to me.

The remainder of the materials that could be found in this village was not something I needed. The materials I require will be delivered by my leecher. I do wonder what might happen if he were to arrive, while the rest of the NPCs was still here.

Would he hire them on the spot or would he ignore them and come straight to me to fulfil the task I have given him? But even more interesting is the reaction on their part. Would they try to fight or try and flee or hide in the houses until the danger has passed them by?

I need more information about them so I can deduce what theory is right and what is purely bogus. The moment of truth has finally come as Last but the least have noticed my presence and pointed at me while warning the others.

Their behaviour changed and they acted a lot more careful now. Not even one sound left their mouths as they held their breaths as they approached me ever so slowly.

I am a corpse with no signs of life, you approach me with 5 people simultaneously so why is there a need to be that careful and slow? Do they take me for some kind of zombie, that will suddenly stand up as if it was some cheap jump scare?