As an atheist, Anthony didn't believe in ghosts. If Curly wasn't a ghost, it meant Anthony was mistaken. Curly must have somehow escaped the crocodiles.
Anthony hurriedly grabbed his combat knife and barbed weapon. After their previous encounter, Curly would surely want to chop him into pieces if he found him.
Anthony's tension grew. He knew how dangerous the crocodiles were; escaping them showed just how strong Curly was. Curly was likely the toughest opponent Anthony had faced.
Soon, Curly and his group stopped near the tree. They seemed to have found something.
"It's him," Anthony, hidden nearby, recognized Curly immediately and felt a sinking dread.
Curly looked dejected; his head was wrapped in bandages, as if he'd recently received a savage beating. He inspected the area and sai
