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GrookkGilda opened both eyes slowly. She won't know where the noise that was so disturbing came from that it woke Gilda up from her conscious nature. The girl rubbed her eyes with her hands because her vision blurred. It tried to look around where it was lying at the moment."Aahh... where am I?"Gilda complained of pain and then held her head while watching around. At first glance, the place looks damp, with minimal lighting, and the air is cold.Grokkthe voice sounded once again. It was difficult for Gilda to figure out because her body still felt weak and sore in some parts, especially the hip area. Slowly, Gilda tried to brace herself to walk over to find out what had happened."He-hello?" she said softly.After almost a few minutes of waiting, it turned out that no one answered her remarks. She walked back down the place even with a limping step. Nearly ten steps walked, and suddenly her actions stopped because of hitting something. Something felt dense but didn't cause any pain in her legs. There was a little bit of a clumsy part when her feet came into contact with the thing. Gilda moved her gaze closer to ascertain what object was blocking her path.The intention of heart wanted to make sure what she saw by touching it, but suddenly something moved towards Gilda like a half-roll and made a sound that she had heard.GrookkkShocked by what she saw, Gilda pulled off something in front of her using both hands quite hard. But, of course, she already knew what was in front of her.Slap!"You?! What are you doing here?!" Gilda explained to Arthur, upset.Although Gilda's punch was not too hard for Arthur, the beat was enough to make the Jotun startled until he came to his senses from his sleep. His yellowish eyes opened wide in annoyance at Gilda's actions."You've gone crazy? How dare you do that to me?! Didn't you see that I was sleeping?!" concluded Arthur."You're the crazy one! What are you doing here? And, what have you done to me? Why can I be here with a creature like you?!" said Gilda. The panic was very obvious on the girl's face. Not having had time for Arthur to answer Gilda's question, the girl ran slowly to various sides of the place to find a way out. However, it didn't go well due to Gilda's weak condition and the lack of lighting. It also made Gilda's head hit the side of the cave quite hard. Cave? Yes, they are indeed in a place that looks like a cave. Even so, Gilda does not yet know where this cave is located."What are you doing?" asked Arthur in astonishment at Gilda's strange behaviour."Ah, I understand. So I'm in Howa cave. And you deliberately brought me here to kidnap and eat me? Don't dream too much, Jotun! You won't be able to do that because I'm not stupid!""Have you always been like this? Scolding someone blindly? I can't believe the villagers of Tanee chose an arrogant leader like you," Arthur retorted, yawning occasionally.Hearing Arthur's remarks that did not answer her question, Gilda was even more annoyed by the monster. Her two eyeballs rounded, and wrinkles grew more and more on her forehead.Gilda did not give up because it was useless to talk to the Jotun. Then she looked for a way out on her own even though she still endured the pain in the dark. Looking at the cave's dark surroundings, finding a way out is quite challenging. She needs a little light to illuminate his path. Only one thing is most radiant in the cave: Arthur's two eyeballs. That's why Gilda immediately knew that what she was in front of was a Jotun she hated so much. Arthur slept with his eyes half-open while snoring to shock the girl."How dare that creature bring me here! Who do you think you are, monster?!" muttered Gilda irritably.She keeps walking to look for a way out. Arthur noticed the girl's behaviour with a smile of his own without Gilda's knowing."What you did was in vain, Gilda? You won't find a way out of here. It was already dark. The only way to get out was when the sunlight came to be able to look around," Arthur exclaimed from a distance. His voice echoed throughout the cave."Don't you dare to repeat my name! Anyway, I'm not going to believe what you're saying. How could you not know the way out here while this is where you live?!" replied Gilda, still with limp footsteps."Then, what should I call you? Stupid human beings? Or, weak humans? Those calls are you creating on the Jotuns including me?" said Arthur."Those calls are indeed suitable for the Jotuns. So, you don't have to feel hurt the most while you hurt others. But, hey, keep one thing in mind, huh? Don't dare to mess with me! Because soon, my father and the villagers of Tanee will come to pick me up and kill the Jotuns mercilessly!" said Gilda. Gilda's remarks sounded like a threat. However, Arthur still responded casually and barely even cared."Really? So, where is your father? You walked deep into the Dark forest alone; it had taken a lot of time, and you had just befriended a rabbit. And even funnier, the animal left you, hahaha. Ah, never mind. I'm not in the mood to argue with a stubborn human like you. I'm still sleepy! Believe it or not, it's up to you alone! And one more thing, this is not where I live. Please don't disturb my sleep anymore, otherwise... you're the one who'll regret it!"Gilda snorted irritably and was embarrassed that Arthur's remarks had some truth. This was her third day outside the territory of Tanee village, and no one from her village came to the rescue. Even so, her annoyance at Arthur outweighed her embarrassment. She wanted to stick her sword in the monster's body. But, gosh, she just realized something. Where is the sword that she carries? At this time, only the clothes were attached to her body. The supplies she brought from the village seemed to have disappeared without her knowing."If my sword is gone, how can I finish the Jotun? Aargh! This must all be that Jotun's plan!"Although Arthur had made it more accessible, Gilda still didn't care. She insists on finding a way out of the cave and doesn't even believe Arthur's statement saying that this is not Howa's cave. However, she kept a doubt: if this was indeed the cave of Howa, where did the other Jotuns go? And why this cave is so different from the fairy tale. She heard about the appearance of the Howa cave."Gilda, you can't believe him! Isn't it all this time that he has been kidnapping your citizens? Creatures seem unbelievable!" said Gilda, a monologue.After nearly an hour of searching in the dark, Gilda's efforts were useless. She found no way out even though he had circled the cave. Over time, Gia became tired and could no longer bear the pain. She also decided to rest for a while at the place where she woke up the first time. At this time, she was only about five meters away from Arthur, who was fast asleep. Arthur's loud and annoying snoring made it difficult for her to sleep. She had planned to escape early in the morning while Arthur was still asleep. She endured sleepiness as hard as she could, but eventually, she fell asleep.The following day, Gilda woke up from a small light penetrating the cave shining into her eyes. She looked around to make sure it was safe for her to escape. She did not see any presence of Arthur around the cave. This was a good time for her to run without the monster knowing. Without lingering, she looked for a way out by sneaking around so as not to be discovered. Luckily, she now found a large hole at the end of the cave."Finally, I can be free!" she muttered in excitement.She then ran very excitedly to the light she found earlier. However, when she reached the hole just now, she stopped her footsteps suddenly, making her body fall down the abyss at the end of the hole. Gilda just realized that the cave was on the side of a cliff, which made it impossible for humans to get out of this cave."Oh Lord, where else can I find a way out? Did the Jotun deliberately do this so I couldn't escape?" muttered Gilda starting to panic.She then returned to the cave to find another way out. But, the deeper she searched, the more sunlight disappeared from it. As it turned out, the hole she found just now was the only way out she found. After realizing it, Gilda's legs felt weak. Gilda relaxed his body and pale face in almost despair. She leaned his body against the side of the cave, crying bitterly."How can I be in this kind of place together with that creature? Why can't anyone save me?" she said with tears shed."Ah! What is this?!" exclaimed Gilda. A small stone hit her forehead to the point of causing a wound that was enough to make Gilda feel pain. She turned her head around but didn't see anyone there.For the second time, a stone came to her as if being thrown by someone deliberately from a distance. Still, with tears in her eyes, Gilda then didn't care about what had just happened to her because of the disappointment she was currently feeling."Shhh! Princess Gilda! It's me, Pipi!"Gilda frowned at the voice calling out to her. She initially thought that she was hallucinating. However, soon Pipi appeared to approach her by strolling to sneak up."Pipi? How did you get here?" asked Gilda, surprised. Both eyes were moist because, for almost fifteen minutes, she cried. She stopped crying when she heard the sound of Pipi's exclamation and the stone thrown by the little creature."Relax, Princess. I will tell you everything, but I have to ensure the situation first," Pipi said while watching around. She looked very anxious because she was afraid of something."You mean? Jotun?" asked Gilda.Pipi nodded in agreement. Gilda finally understands Pipi's attitude, which looks anxious just now. Then, Pipi invited her to one corner of the cave as if she was about to show her something. Not long after, they finally arrived at the place Pipi was going."Princess, I apologize for leaving you yesterday. I did that because of reflexes and fear. I really couldn't afford to look in
"Hahaha. That's impossible, Pipi. If Jotuns are kind, why are they kidnapping my citizens for? Don't be easily fooled by the monster, Pipi. I'm sure he has another intention behind this," Gilda explained."Pipi, I don't know that rodents like you like fresh fish to eat. Don't you just like nuts?" asked Gilda to Pipi, who was eating."Since there is no food that I can find around here, I am forced to just eat this fish, Princess. After all, the taste of fresh fish is not too bad for me. It's just that maybe if it is baked like yours, it will be more delicious. From the fragrance alone, Princess's grilled fish is already very appetizing. ""You want to try my grilled fish? This, try it... after all, it's not baked, it's just a normal grill. The fire I made was not too big. You know it was my mother who taught me to make a fire in the midst of an emergency situation like this," Gilda said as she thrust out one fish."Ah, no Princess. I'm already full of my portion just now, Princess. At
The impact of both of Arthur's legs stifled the surface of the 'roof' of the cave. Just as Arthur had stepped foot, Gilda had already stepped straight down from the monster's shoulders as if she couldn't wait to release her grip on Arthur's body."You're so noisy. Can't you be calm for a day?!' said Arthur irritably. Not only because Arthur's screams disturb his concentration when climbing up, but Gilda's fairly complex hand grip caused claw scars and minor bruises on his body.Gilda was silent, not responding to Arthur's complaint. Either because she didn't care or was ashamed of her fear of heights appearing at an inopportune moment."Princess, are you ok?" asked Pipi worriedly."I'm ok. Ah, look! The scenery above here is so beautiful, isn't it?" said Gilda turning the corner in embarrassment.It's undeniable that the view of the cave, which is unnamed, was so unique that it made Gilda and Pipi amazed when they first saw it. The clouds enveloped the surroundings of the forest so th
Long long ago ...Such a clear night with scattered stars adorns the sky of the village of Tanee. Hela Valrick, the mother of a beautiful daughter of Gilda Valrick, invited her people to spend the night together. That village field by lighting a bonfire that warmed them amid the cold of the snow that enveloped the surroundings."No, no. You don't have to bring any food. I have prepared enough meat for all of us. My husband brought six wild boars from the game this afternoon. So we're roasting together, ok?!" said Hela."Ah, you've always been like this to us. We don't know how to repay your kindness to Mrs. Valrick. After all, Mr. Emmett seemed tired after hunting. We became increasingly worried about his health," said one of the residents."We're all a family. No need to feel uncomfortable. My husband is such a tough guy that you don't have to worry about him." The smiles emanating from the villagers described the peace at that time. The kids are having fun too. They run around free
20 years later"Are you prepared?""I am, Father.""Then, go. When you're in crisis, leave everything. It's enough to just flee, as long as you're safe."Arthur walked out of his hiding cave towards Tanee Village. With a bunch of vines he used as rope, he didn't need too many hunting tools as his current target was a child."Hey, Arthur! If you managed to get more than one human, share them with me!" yelled Volka from afar, the guardian of Dark Forest covered by the darkness."I won't let you indulge in my rations! Hahaha!" shouted Arthur.Even when humans thought the curse bound the Forest, The Dark Forest had been an excellent place for the Jotuns. The caves they lived in were covered by Forest's thickness and gloominess, day and night.Luckily, it wasn't Winter. The absence of thick snow provided easier hunting for the jotuns and left the village without a trace.Soon as he reached the village border to the Forest, Arthur slowed down. He prepared to quickly slip behind the house he
"M-Mr. Jotun, can I go home? I-I miss my mother," Ramy said hopefully."Can you, you want to go home?" asked Arthur."Ye-yes, sir. Can I go home now?""Yes, I'll let you go now. Let me tell you my way home. Once from here, you will pass through the darkness of the Dark forest alone. Ah, or you need friend to go there? Or put it this way, I'll send my friend to accompany you along the way, Volka!! Come here!! I need your help!" cried Arthur.The pupil of the innocent child's eyes immediately dilated when he heard Volka's word. He immediately stuck the index finger in his mouth and showed it to Arthur."Ssshh... Okay, I get it. I'm not going anywhere. I'm sorry, sir," the boy bowed his head helplessly."Smart boy!" said Arthur with a cynical smile that looked whiny and sly.Who doesn't know Volka? The Dark Forest ranger creature that the villagers of Tanee feared after the Jotun. Volka never showed his form, and he only made a sound that would make humans unable to sleep with just one w
"So, what do you want?!" asked Gus."What do I want? You didn't hear me, did you?! But, I told you, I have good news for you!""I know. If you're like this, there's going to be something you want from me. That's right, isn't it?!"Arthur, who was used to his best friend's coldness, never once felt offended. On the contrary, Gus is a kind and loyal figure to anyone who wants to be friends with him.Want to be friends with him? Yes, not all Dark forest creatures dared approach the grumbling creatures, except Arthur and Volka. Therefore, they are finally now friends."Your remarks have some truth too. I was going to tell you something, but it feels better if you help me first," Arthur reasoned.Hearing this, Gus turned over and walked back to the tree he lived in regardless of Arthur's words."Gus! I haven't finished talking yet! Listen to me first!" shouted Arthur."I don't want to get involved in your stupid actions anymore!" concluded Gus, whose voice echoed from inside the tree."Oh,
SsshhhhFrom the darkness, a long and sizeable legless reptile emerged. The skin was golden brown with a tongue sticking out close to them."Ah, a snake? Who are you, and where are you from?" asked Arthur. He changed the position of his awareness to stand as usual. According to him, this figure is not dangerous."Kaia ..." Her distinctive hissing sound echoed throughout the forest."Alright, Kaia. I'm Arthur, and this is my friend, Gus. Please, don't underestimate him. Otherwise, you'll regret it later," Arthur retorted.Gus trailed off as he stared fiercely at Kaia. Arthur was indeed really serious when he said things about Gus. But, let alone Kaia, Arthur himself didn't dare to mess with the ancient rabbit."No need to linger. What is your purpose for coming here? I don't have much time to argue with you," Gus asked."Shouldn't I be the one who asked? This is my territory. What is the purpose of you guys coming here?" asked Kaia. Her long body squirmed softly around Gus and Arthur.
The impact of both of Arthur's legs stifled the surface of the 'roof' of the cave. Just as Arthur had stepped foot, Gilda had already stepped straight down from the monster's shoulders as if she couldn't wait to release her grip on Arthur's body."You're so noisy. Can't you be calm for a day?!' said Arthur irritably. Not only because Arthur's screams disturb his concentration when climbing up, but Gilda's fairly complex hand grip caused claw scars and minor bruises on his body.Gilda was silent, not responding to Arthur's complaint. Either because she didn't care or was ashamed of her fear of heights appearing at an inopportune moment."Princess, are you ok?" asked Pipi worriedly."I'm ok. Ah, look! The scenery above here is so beautiful, isn't it?" said Gilda turning the corner in embarrassment.It's undeniable that the view of the cave, which is unnamed, was so unique that it made Gilda and Pipi amazed when they first saw it. The clouds enveloped the surroundings of the forest so th
"Hahaha. That's impossible, Pipi. If Jotuns are kind, why are they kidnapping my citizens for? Don't be easily fooled by the monster, Pipi. I'm sure he has another intention behind this," Gilda explained."Pipi, I don't know that rodents like you like fresh fish to eat. Don't you just like nuts?" asked Gilda to Pipi, who was eating."Since there is no food that I can find around here, I am forced to just eat this fish, Princess. After all, the taste of fresh fish is not too bad for me. It's just that maybe if it is baked like yours, it will be more delicious. From the fragrance alone, Princess's grilled fish is already very appetizing. ""You want to try my grilled fish? This, try it... after all, it's not baked, it's just a normal grill. The fire I made was not too big. You know it was my mother who taught me to make a fire in the midst of an emergency situation like this," Gilda said as she thrust out one fish."Ah, no Princess. I'm already full of my portion just now, Princess. At
Gilda frowned at the voice calling out to her. She initially thought that she was hallucinating. However, soon Pipi appeared to approach her by strolling to sneak up."Pipi? How did you get here?" asked Gilda, surprised. Both eyes were moist because, for almost fifteen minutes, she cried. She stopped crying when she heard the sound of Pipi's exclamation and the stone thrown by the little creature."Relax, Princess. I will tell you everything, but I have to ensure the situation first," Pipi said while watching around. She looked very anxious because she was afraid of something."You mean? Jotun?" asked Gilda.Pipi nodded in agreement. Gilda finally understands Pipi's attitude, which looks anxious just now. Then, Pipi invited her to one corner of the cave as if she was about to show her something. Not long after, they finally arrived at the place Pipi was going."Princess, I apologize for leaving you yesterday. I did that because of reflexes and fear. I really couldn't afford to look in
GrookkGrookkGilda opened both eyes slowly. She won't know where the noise that was so disturbing came from that it woke Gilda up from her conscious nature. The girl rubbed her eyes with her hands because her vision blurred. It tried to look around where it was lying at the moment."Aahh... where am I?"Gilda complained of pain and then held her head while watching around. At first glance, the place looks damp, with minimal lighting, and the air is cold. Grokkthe voice sounded once again. It was difficult for Gilda to figure out because her body still felt weak and sore in some parts, especially the hip area. Slowly, Gilda tried to brace herself to walk over to find out what had happened."He-hello?" she said softly.After almost a few minutes of waiting, it turned out that no one answered her remarks. She walked back down the place even with a limping step. Nearly ten steps walked, and suddenly her actions stopped because of hitting something. Something felt dense but didn't cause
After a day of searching, Rudolf's efforts to find the child was useless. Arthur disappeared as if being swallowed by the earth is true. Even more surprisingly, none of the traces he encountered of Arthur's departure."I don't know what I'm feeling right now. But, if you have to be honest, two things feel chest-stifling when you see this incident. First, I didn't expect that Arthur would do this kind of thing. Secondly, the strangeness of Arthur's attitude was already felt when I saw him at the table for a meal together last night. So then, why don't I talk to him at least I'll know what happened to him?!"Regret after regret came in Rudolf. From all his thoughts, one more thing makes him very sorry. He doesn't know his son's feelings until he is desperate to do something like this. Some members of the Jotuns gave their elders support and encouragement for the loss of their son. Volka and Gus are no exception. They are also confused as to why this could happen as if this were just a l
Gustav, Apsel's neighbor, left Apsel silent for a moment. He didn't even know what he had been doing to his master based on Gustav's words. Then, finally, he insisted that he didn't feel that way and left his neighbor without an answer."Apsel! Apsel! Where are you going, you?! I haven't finished talking to you yet!" Gustav exclaimed as he watched Apsel pass by.Again, Gustav's question was ignored by Apsel. Let alone answer, turning to her was reluctant. It turns out that, in addition to Emmett, the villagers of Tanee have also behaved strangely recently.Some residents who have left Tanee village don't know where they are. With prayers and hope, they walked the hill against the cold air to find a safer place to live."Dad, where are we going?" asked one of a child to his father."I don't know, kid. But, I'll make sure we find a place to live as soon as possible."The boy smiled innocently when he heard his father's answer. He does not doubt that the father has promised from the hear
"Sir, didn't you order me to accompany Princess Gilda? My wife couldn't bear to watch her walk alone into the woods."Apsel came over to Emmett by order. Previously, while Gilda was still in the village, Emmett ordered him to accompany Gilda to find Ramy in the Dark forest. But for some reason, after Gilda walked, Emmet gave another order instead. That is, staying quiet in the village of Tanee and not going anywhere. At first, Apsel felt confused by the Master's painting attitude. But, finally, he couldn't do anything about it and could only obey his happiness."Are you stupid or what? I told you, don't go anywhere and stay here until I give you new orders!""O-Ok, Sir. B-but... Princess Gilda....""Don't too much thinking about my daughter, who is none of your business! You got it?! After all, when did your wife dare to interfere in your work affairs, Apsel?!"Apsel just silently nodded according to the Master's orders. He couldn't do much because, at this time, Emmett seemed to be f
"What is your plan, Gilda?" asked Emmett to his daughter."I'm going to try to find Ramy. His mother did not want to eat because she thought about the poor boy. She just lost her husband and now has to lose her child," Gilda said, packing her hunting bag."It's useless for you to go. The boy must have been eaten as a dinner menu by the Jotuns," Emmett replied with a sly smile."Father! Why are you talking like that?! The villagers of this drape hope on us?!" concluded Gilda in a high tone.Hearing his daughter's emotional words, the older adult stood up and approached the child with both hands on his waist."Then, do you think the boy is still alive? Gilda, Gilda...." Emmett chuckled and continued his sentence,"You don't remember what happened to your mother? Oh! Do you want to come and live with her in heaven?!"Gilda could only be speechless without a word hearing her father's words. With tears now beginning to shed, she felt intense sorrow when she remembered his mother, who had b
Gus's remarks sounded very serious. However, it wasn't apparent to Arthur. How not? His best friend seems to know what will happen later, behaving as if he doesn't know anything. Is it true that the wizard in the southern forest is more dangerous than Kaia?"Tsk! She's just a wizard. It can't be more dangerous than a big snake," Arthur scorned with a hint of a chuckle."You don't remember? Who has turned you into an evil creature like this?" Gus replied with a stern look as he continued in his footsteps."Of course I remember. But ....""Never mind, Arthur. If what we are doing is very important to you, then never underestimate every process. Please, just keep those selfishness of yours tight, understand?" snapped Gus.As we know, Gus was forced to help Arthur because he wanted to meet the kind that Arthur had met. Such ancient rabbits were quite tired of living a solitary life. Not because he was dissatisfied with the presence of his two best friends, Arthur and Volka, but because he