
In the end Radolf, Need, Rafa and Nevan go out of the forest until the big tree previously mentioned Need can now be seen without being blocked by trees. They could see more clearly than before after leaving the forest.
Nevan who did not want to leave Rafa alone in danger in the end joined despite 'somewhat' forced. He did not want if his brother was in trouble and something unwanted happened.
Nevan opened his voice with eyes staring far away at the huge tree, "Indeed very big. Too big for a tree. I'm not sure if a tree as solid as that can be destroyed."
Rafa who had seen the tree himself looked stunned. He did not think if the size was that big. Even from the looks of it, the tree was as close to the black clouds above the sky, "But there was no harm in trying. Compared to being silent."
"I know this is a stupid choice. Follow the words of the boy.. Definitely kidding. He was just a kid yesterday afternoon, even that kid was too rash, taking matters lightly and thinking he could solve them easily. This must be kidding.. L'm.. Following the kid's plan?!" Need continues to build up on himself.
He did not expect that he would end up following Rafa's words. Even if it cancels that now, it looks like he'll only get a prick from the kid.
Rafa and Nevan walk in the back, while Need and Radolf walk in the front to guard.
Radolf opened the sound with a fairly small volume, "Sorry.. It's been a bother to you."
Need was a little surprised when he heard that remark. But he was expressionless and kept looking ahead without taking his eyes off.
"But I, too, Leon..," Radolf could not continue his words and sighed helplessly.
The one who feels most rested here is Need. Because regardless of what caused the mess, he killed Leon. He broke Leon's heart and killed him, even without his will. His hands were instantly clenched firmly with his mouth tightly clenched.
He breathed slowly and tried to calm himself. After which, he began to take off his fist and spoke, "Actually.. I have something to say. Leon.. Not because.."
Radolf noticed the look on Need's face well and waited for the continuation of the young man's speech. But the demon he stared at did not also give a response. He spoke up, "Because..?"
Need shook his head, "No, forget it."
"It seems like what you want to say is important."
"It's more important what we do now. Don't overload your mind with what I just said, "Need was reluctant to tell you the truth about how Leon died. So he did not continue his speech and tried to shift the topic.
"What if there's no devil to help? Are we gonna do it ourselves?" need said without looking at the demon beside him.
Radolf paused for a moment with his eyes pointing forward, "If it can't destroy it, it looks like we have to look for the demon that wreaked havoc. But, is it true that did it was King Ralt? The slackest demon king? You sure you didn't think wrong?"
Need nodded, "That's true. He's the one who caused all this. Including making an old book that concerns linking Leon if he is a demon who has the ancient power of the strongest King before. He made the tree grow. He caused the butterfly to come. All this is because of it."
Radolf was silent to Need's words. For all he knew, King Ralt was the most lazy Demon King. He was not interested in strength, but liked to fight over other territories. You may not be able to see people from the outside.
Radolf glanced back when no one spoke at all, "You.. Eums.. I haven't asked you your name."
Feeling stared at by Radolf, Nevan immediately jerked. He became a little nervous when he was asked, "I-I'm Nevan, Rafa's brother."
Radolf frowned and looked back to the front. He thought for a moment. He has no brother or sister in the human world. He also has no brothers there. There is no one she has adopted as a family, except..
He nodded and stopped walking. This makes Rafa and Nevan stop and pay attention to him.
Radolf turned around with a surprised look that could not be hidden, "You.. Melvin's son? You're right Nevan, right? Melvin's son?"
Nevan flashes. He slowly nodded, "Yes, it's me."
Radolf clicked his tongue and shook his head. He sighed and looked at Nevan, "Sorry I just remembered you. Thank you for being Rafa's brother. When you come home, leave my thanks to your father for taking care of Rafa. I really feel bad for her."
"Alright, I'll say it later" Nevan replied.
Radolf nodded and smiled wryly, "But is it okay if you come here too? This place is very dangerous. Your father must be worried now."
Nevan shook his head. He knew his father would worry about him. But he knew, his father believed him, therefore, his father let him and Rafa into the demon world. So it shouldn't matter, "Dad gave us enough time to be here. So no need to worry. I can take care of myself too."
Rafa nudged Nevan's arm and smiled obliquely, "You can't trouble me huh?"
Nevan glanced at Rafa and snorted, "I should have said that. You mustn't trouble me and act rashly anymore."
Rafa replied with a smile without saying anything. Radolf, however, smiled faintly.
Need suddenly stopped when he felt that no one was following him. He turned around and looked at the three people and snorted, then slightly shouted, "Hey..!! You will be left behind if you keep whispering there! You want to destroy that tree or you want a reunion, huh?!"
"If you want to get there fast, we'd better run. Don't just walk like this" said Need.
"I feel like you're becoming more chatty than usual. Have you eaten wrong?" Radolf smiled cynically when he was in front of Need.
Need did not answer and turned around. He immediately continued his path at a faster pace, "You better not stop or we'll take up to 1 month to get there by running."
Nevan flinched, and so did Rafa. They feel they have heard wrong.
"W-what's that right?" nevan's tone of voice trembled slightly when he said it. Obviously he did not expect the words Need just now. 1 month is not a short time.
"Don't believe it. We only need about 3 days of walking" Radolf replied.
Need snorted, "We don't know that. It may not take 3 days. Although as I recall here is the border between Stev and Ralt's kingdom, but it takes quite a long time to get there. I think the place where the big tree grew was the arid place of Ralt's kingdom."
"But I don't think it'll be that long."
"We'll see who's right."
"All right."
Rafa just kept quiet and was being vigilant. Since coming out of the forest, he felt a very unpleasant air. The air he breathed felt uncomfortable and disturbed his mind. He has a bad feeling about this.
Nevan himself suddenly thought of something. He looked ahead while daydreaming. Recalling the news of Leon's death earlier, made him recall something. "He won't die."
Those words just flashed inside his head and were said in his heart without being spoken. Previously, he had also been with Leon when facing a female demon.
Leon who was then following himself silently accidentally became the prey of the female demon he was fighting. Leon who was supposed to die because his heart had been eaten instead came back to life, somehow.
This makes Nevan think that Leon is also the case at this time. Although dead, but maybe Leon can come back to life like the time when his heart has been eaten.
Slowly Nevan closed her eyes and exhaled. He really hopes Leon can be like that again.
"...?!!"
Nevan was shocked when she opened her eyes again. There was no Need or Radolf in front of him. He looked to the side and did not see Rafa. He looked around, but found no one.
His mind is in the fog. He began to exclaim, "Rafa..?! Uncle...?! Sweeper–I mean, Need..!"
There was no answer from his friend. He also saw none of them. He quickly ran over, thinking that the others were already far ahead. But no matter how far he ran, none of them he found.
He became even more panicked, especially considering this place was a foreign place to him. Plus the many dangers that threatened in this place, made him become even more worried.
Something different happened to Rafa. He patted Nevan's cheek lying on the ground. Even Radolf and Need were around him.
They try to wake Nevan who inexplicably arrives unconscious and lies on the ground.
Rafa expressed dismay, "Nev..! Naev..! Wake up..! Naev..! You why? Nev..!"
Radolf also shakes Nevan's wrist and tries to resuscitate her, "Son.. Arise, Nevan.. Son.."
There was no reaction Nevan gave. The young man lay unconscious. Need only noticed, but immediately gasped when he realized something, "Don't lose focus. If you let your guard down a little and daydream, you'll end up like him."
Rafa glanced at Need in astonishment, "What do you mean?"
Need expressed seriously, "I just remembered something. This place is where war often happens first. Many bodies buried without us knowing here. From what I heard, dark energy is formed because of it and supposedly.. There are a lot of ghosts here. If you are off guard, then your body will be taken over by it, then–"
Not yet Need had time to finish his speech, Radolf immediately held back the wrist that almost hit him.
Radolf himself was shocked to hold the attack by reflex. He saw Nevan opening his eyes, but in full white. He blinked and immediately grabbed Nevan's wrist to the ground.
Rafa also seems to be clutching Nevan's wrist to the ground because he saw what his father did. He frowned, "S-actually.. What the hell's going on? Nev.. Nev..," he tried to call the young man to his senses, but Nevan continued to rebel and try to escape the clutches.
"This is what I'm talking about. Hold him tight, don't let go. If he is released, then–" has not had time for Need to finish his speech, great energy out of Nevan's body to create a shock wind for Rafa, even Radolf. Both are equally bounced a few steps back. Same with Need.