Chapter 60: The Powerful Village Chief

"Finally out!" George gasped in relief as he reached the forest's edge, still catching his breath. The lingering fear of being pelted with wild fruits by that mischievous creature made him shiver. Yesterday, George had walked almost the entire day to get into the depths of the forest, but today, he finished the journey back—or rather, ran—in less than half a day, in a hurried and clumsy state. That creature, which looked like a mix between a fox and a cat, had chased him relentlessly, playfully...