Well if you don't know it doesn't really matter.

[ It's not disheartening. One threat out of the way, for now, but Choubee still has every intention on killing them once the opportunity arises. ]

That just means these bastards aren't here... and if that's true, things'll be a lil more easier for me. [ Breathing onto his hands, he places them in front of the fire once more. ] Where's the nearest village from here?