The morning sun cast its gentle rays over the peaceful village. Sam awoke from a restful sleep, feeling rejuvenated and ready to face the day ahead. He got out of the tent to check and found out that even the three guards had fallen asleep during their watch.They slowly stirred from their slumber as the warmth of the sun greeted them, their faces relaxed and free from worry. It seemed that the night had passed without incident, a sign of safety and security that had been restored in the Haccae Village.Yet, despite the tranquility of the morning, Sam had already made up his mind about their next destination—The Forbidden Forest. He got back to the tent then gently shook Lyra awake, whispering his plan into her ear. "Lyra, wake up. Let's head to the forest," he said, his voice tinged with excitement.Lyra's eyes widened in disbelief. "Am I dreaming? Did you say the Forbidden Forest?" she questioned, her voice filled with incredulity.Sam nodded eagerly. "Yes, let's go," he replied, hi
The kiss shared between Sam and Lyra was electrifying, leaving them both breathless and clinging to each other for support. Wrapped in each other's arms, they found solace and comfort in the warmth of their embrace.The touch of Lyra soft lips and her warm embrace help sam forgot all his failed attempt, but also make him forgot his initial desire to fly. With a contented smile, he decided to savor the moment and simply enjoy their journey together, one step at a time. So, he continued walking alongside Lyra, holding her hand tightly.Despite the foreboding reputation of The Forbidden Forest, Sam and Lyra found it to be surprisingly similar to the forests they had traversed before, albeit grander and more daunting in scale. As the sun reached its zenith, exhaustion and hunger began to weigh heavily upon them, prompting them to search for a place to rest.After some searching, they stumbled upon a tranquil river, its gentle currents beckoning them to its banks. With a sigh of relief, th
The daemon shook his head and got up after bumping into aegis. Standing tall, its grotesque form came into view, Sam was not impressed.With twisted horns protruding from its rugged skull and scaly skin stretched taut over its humanoid frame, it exuded an aura of malevolence that seemed to seep into the very air around it. Yet, despite its formidable appearance, there was an undeniable sense of brokenness about the creature, evident in the absence of one of its arms, which half of it hung limply at its side as if crushed or devoured by some unseen force.With a steely resolve, Sam braced himself for the confrontation ahead, his senses heightened as he prepared to face this adversary.The daemon launched its assault, delivering a flurry of punches and tail swipes, accompanied by fiery projectiles that streaked through the air like blazing meteors, Sam remained calm and composed.With a deft combination of quick reflexes and strategic maneuvers, he effortlessly evaded each attack, his m
Before they realized it was already dark. Sam gently brushed his lips against Lyra's, savoring the taste of her breathless sigh. But as he was about to end it, Lyra's hand grabbed his face, drawing him back into another long, lingering kiss. Her lips inviting him deeper, and Sam eagerly accepted, lost in the sweet intoxication of her embrace.It was a kiss that seemed to stretch on for eternity, each moment filled with a fiery passion that threatened to consume them both. Finally, with a reluctant sigh, Sam tore himself away, his heart pounding in his chest as he met Lyra's teasing gaze.But even as he moved to rise, Lyra's hand snaked around his neck, pulling him back down into another searing kiss. This time, her tongue danced playfully against his, igniting a fierce desire that pulsed through his veins like wildfire. Sam surrendered himself to the dizzying whirl of sensation, his resolve weakening with each passing second.With great effort, Sam finally managed to break free, his b
“And what do you mean by that?” Sam asked.“You want to know more about wildkin and that daemon, right? Then, I invite you to our village,” Kuv said.“Kuv!” one of the men showing his disagreement.Kuv just raised his hand, and the masked man stepped back.“Well, show us the way,” Sam said with a smile.Sam and Lyra followed Kuv and his group of wildkin through the dense forest. A sense of tension hung in the air. Lyra clung to Sam, her grip tight as they traversed the unfamiliar terrain, surrounded by the silent and watchful figures of the wildkin.“It's alright.” Sam squeezed her hand reassuringly, offering words of comfort to ease her nerves. Despite the apprehension, there was an underlying curiosity in both Sam and Lyra as they ventured deeper into the heart of the forbidden forest.The narrow gap between the cliffs marked a transition point in their journey. As they squeezed through the tight passage, the atmosphere shifted subtly. The foliage seemed to close in around them, cas
“Kuv, explain yourself,” the elder said.Kuv bowed down with respect. “I'm sorry Elder Mo’ov. I thought if they apologize to the deer spirit, it would calm the deer spirit,” Kuv said.The elder sighed. “Well, I guess it’s a good thing that worked out in the end.”The elder approached them. Sam and Lyra instinctively followed Kuv's to bow respectfully.Elder Mo'ov's gaze swept over them, his expression inscrutable as he took in their presence. "I'm Mo’ov, the spirit sage of this tribe," he introduced himself, his voice carrying an air of authority tempered with wisdom."I'm Sam, and this is Lyra, my wife," Sam replied, offering a polite nod. "We are just adventurers."The elder's gaze lingered on Lyra for a moment. “Fire,” he said. Then he turned back to Sam, a furrow forming on his brow. "Such a chaotic force inside of you," he remarked, his tone tinged with concern. "Well, I’m not going to judge. Come, let us thank you properly."With that, Elder Mo’ov led the way into a large hut ad
The morning sun bathed the moonflower tribe's village in a golden glow as Sam and Lyra made their preparations alongside the tribe members. The longer they interacted with the tribe, Sam realized that many of the misconceptions about them were completely false.The tribe was not comprised of horned, green-skinned savages who feasted on human flesh; rather, they were a civilized and hospitable community, this tribe possessing their own unique customs and ways of life.After the necessary preparations were made, Kuv and his group of the tribe's hunters, Sam, and Lyra stood ready to embark on their quest to slay the giant snake. Lyra surprised Sam by requesting a bow for herself from the hunter.“A bow?” Sam queried, a hint of skepticism in his voice.“Of course,” Lyra replied confidently. “Remember the first time we met?”Sam recalled Lyra's prowess with the bow during their initial encounter. “I remember you were doing archery back then,” he conceded. “But do you think a small arrow wi
“Teach me first. I’ll tell you later if I succeded,” Sam said.The elder chuckled. “What a difficult young man. Alright, then, show me your attack,” the elder said.“You want tme to attack you?”The elder shook his head, a hint of amusement in his eyes. "No, don't aim at me. Just try to unleash a small attack on the tree or bushes. Not too hard, please. We don't want to destroy the trees."Nodding in understanding, Sam took a deep breath and focused his energy. With a swift motion, he unleashed a weak wind punch at a nearby tree, watching as the leaves rustled and the branches swayed."Ah, I see the problem," the elder said, nodding in understanding.“What problem? I win a lot of fight with that simple move,” Sam said defensively."It's not that it's a problem for fighting," the elder explained, "but it surely becomes a problem for your flight attempt."Sam blinked, his mind racing as he tried to process the elder's words. "What do you mean?" he asked, feeling a sense of frustration c