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From 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.Gus and Arthur turned their heads to each other at the same time quietly. They realized that the journey of the two was far enough that it didn't feel like they had left the Dark forest area."Ah, sorry. I forgot that this is no longer my territory. We came here just passing by. Our goal was actually to go to the southern forest," explained Arthur.Unlike Arthur, who tried to communicate well with Kaia, Gus kept quiet while folding his hands together with an annoyed face. His eyebrows were bent as if he didn't like the creature in front of him. His feelings are that something went wrong with this giant snake."Alright. Since you've spoken politely to me, I'll let you on your way," Kaia replied as she stretched her twist at Arthur."Thank you, Kaia. In that case, Gus and I said goodbye to go." Arthur continued his steps, followed by Gus. However, the ancient rabbit had a little trouble getting away from Kaia's strong winding. Seeing this, Arthur did not remain silent. Instead, he helped his best friend, who was struggling."Wait," Kaia rebutted, stopping Arthur's footsteps."What's the matter?" asked Arthur turning to Kaia."I said, continue your journey. It's not your trip.""What do you mean?" asked Arthur with a wrinkle on his forehead."I have already allowed you to pass through my territory. Now, I need the reward. Coincidentally, I haven't found any deer around the forest. You see, right? My stomach was shaking with hunger," Kaia replied.Arthur's gaze went straight to Gus. The rabbit seemed to have known that this was going to happen. From the beginning, he felt that this creature was not good."Oh, you want to eat me, huh?" asked Gus casually.Kaia smiled grinningly. Finally, the grumpy rabbit also spoke after looking at her sarcastically from the beginning of the meeting."He's not a prey. Didn't you hear, from the beginning, I told you that he was my friend?! So, please, we come in peace," Arthur retorted."Wait here. Let me take care of it; you don't have to waste energy dealing with the creature," Gus whispered to Arthur."You're sure? I can finish him off if you want," Arthur hissed."Yes, just calm down. You know who I am."Gus advanced closer to Kaia casually. He jumped over the part of her body lying on the ground as if he was playing around."You hungry? Do you know that I'm an ancient rabbit? The truth is that if you eat, you won't be full. Unless you're going to die," Gus said.Arthur smiled from a distance. His worry was gone because, just remembering something, Gus was playing his part."Hahaha, I didn't expect an ancient rabbit like you to be good at quibble. But alas, I'm not that stupid to be deceived. Now, stop talking because I'm already hungry!"Kaia deflected her head towards Gus. Drop after drop of mucus came out of her mouth, her dark black eyes implying that this creature was starving. She began to wrap her body around the little rabbit, who still looked relaxed. She opened her mouth wide until he saw two fangs with sharp tips as spears."Oh, you can't believe it? Do you think I'm joking? I give you one more chance, lest you regret it," Gus said. His body was almost wrapped around firmly by Kaia.Hunger had already darkened the eyes and ears of the infinitely long giant snake. So she didn't listen to Gus's words at all.Swiftly, Gus pulled out a claw from his leg and stuck it into the lower part of Kaia's body, causing the creature to fall into pain. Of course, it made her windings come off spontaneously. After the winding comes off,"Aaarghhhh! What did you do to me?!"Kaia was poisoned while flipping through her body. She felt like something had entered her body to the point of making the pain continue to stab brutally."You see? I warned you, but you didn't listen to me. That's the consequence."Furious at Gus's remarks, Kaia quickly approached him as he wanted to pounce directly on the furry creature. But, of course, Arthur did not stand still. Instead, he deflected Kaia's attack until her fangs almost stabbed into Arthur's arm.While Arthur held Kaia's gaping mouth, Gus plunged his nails back into Kaia. Not only that, he even cut one pin and threw it into Kaia's mouth.Instantly, Kaia shouted until he withdrew from Arthur and Gus's attacks. Not long after, her body relaxed, and she fell to the ground."It's a tiring day. Come on, let's continue the journey before sunrise," Gus invited."You're right. Tomorrow, we already have to go back to the Dark Forest."They continued their journey back."I just found out that your claws could get someone killed," Arthur said as he walked through the trees."No, I can't do it. The snake will only faint for two or three hours. After that, she will regain consciousness," Gus replied."Then what did you do to Kaia?" asked Arthur curiously."When you were engrossed in talking to the snake, I secretly stuck my paws in the poisonous frog I saw behind the tree. During the meal, at that time, I didn't say much. But, I knew it was going to happen, just in case," Gus said."Poisonous frog? Wow, that's a great idea! I almost killed by the snake because of what it said to you," Arthur retorted."I told you, we don't have much time to fight against her. So don't waste energy doing that. Better, we're just getting ready for what happens when we get to the southern forest. Because, if there is a wizard living there, there is definitely something worse than a murderous big snake like Kaia."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
"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
"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
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
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
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
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