The Wanderer and the Cursed Island

Chapter 5. The Man

The cursed island, the dark forest, and the witches have become the usual topic for some people to talk about.

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Many new stories were created to add to the island's mystical and mysteries. Ever since it spreads, no one dares to find out about the witches, because people are afraid they are going to end up like everyone in Morcia Island.

But there was one person who was so curious about the cursed island. He heard people talking about it over and over. So, he decided to find out the truth about that story. He counted the years to find out what year exactly the island was going to emerge.

The first emergence was in 1718. But he hasn't know yet what day was it. He began his journey from Insulora, one of the countries in Cabrier Island, which is about 291 miles away from the border.

He went to the village first to question people who lived there about the first emergence. He rode his horse and stopped at the local bar in the village. When he got off his horse, all the women who saw were dazzled. He was tall, muscular, and beardy. He had medium-long dark hair and sharp dark-colored eyes. A gleaming sword secured at his waist like a prized possession. He was looking like a knight, but wearing a leather.  He exudes a sense of strength and readiness.

"I would like a beer.", said the man to the bartender.

"Here you go.", said the bartender.

He took a sip of his beer.

"How long have you been living here?", asked the man to the bartender.

"Since I was born, Sir.", answered the bartender.

"So, you do know about the cursed island behind the dark forest?", asked the man again.

"Yes, the origin story of the cursed island was from people who live in this village.", answered the bartender.

"Do you know when exactly the day of its first emergence back then?", asked the man.

"I think it was around 1718. They said it was early in the morning when the island showed up.", answered the bartender.

"Is it true that no one can pass through the dark forest?", asked the man.

"Yeah, I mean, it is called the dark forest. I bet there are a lot of dark creatures in there.", answered the bartender.

"Ah... What about the island? Is it true that only people outside the island can break the curse?", asked the man.

"That is what people are saying.", answered the bartender.

The man took a sip of his beer again.

"Where I can find your headman? Or anyone who is in charge in this village?", asked the man.

"You probably can find him in the village hall or his house, it is right in front of the village hall.", answered the man.

"Let me tell you something. I am going to pass through the dark forest and go to the palace you all are talking about.", said the man.

The bartender was so confused.

"What? Why do you want to go there?", asked the bartender.

"It was the palace you were seeing, right? If there was a palace, then it has to be there was the King as well. If I can break the curse, I can ask for a lot of gold, jewelry, and money. Even better, I can be called a hero and my story will be talked around the countries.", said the man.

The bartender just giggled.

"You do not think I am serious?", asked the man.

"No, it just... I mean, I do not know, Sir. If you want to go there, just make sure that you will survive from everything.", said the bartender.