Village of the Damned

In the previous installment, Shirokaze and Doriyaku have traveled to the far north after the threat of execution has caused them to flee from their homeland. In the early morning they come across a village after they climb a large mountain and are considering their next move.

When in Kowasu...
"I can't believe we missed this..." Shiro remarks staring down at the village. "I would rather avoid contact with others, but..."