Creators

The Great Spirit Forest

Rumors about the urgency of the Meeden kingdom are now starting to spread that makes the residents restless. At that time, the government thought of something to create a feeling of security for the residents, which could also strengthen the royal army.

They also sent several officials to hold a campaign in various places. They want to calm the hearts of the people with a show, and along with that, the fighters can also thrive in it. And the thing that was discussed in that campaign was none other than the tournament.

The tournament will be divided into levels. Starting from the academy level, knight level, and the final level. The goal, by creating various fights, is certainly their individual abilities will develop.

Not only that, this tournament will also be designed with a ranking system. Then in one season, the ones who managed to become the top 3 will be rewarded for increasing their strength.

For this type of tournament, the government wants to create 2 types of tournaments. It's a team and an individual. They have also set up, the main stage for all of this. Of course, of the 3 levels, some teams that successfully pass the final stage will be promoted, even appointed as expedition teams in the west.

With the current situation, of course, the residents will be happy to accept it. In addition, it is rare for a large entertainment like this to be held long-term by the government.

“Kohei, how did the residents react during your campaign?” asked a minister to Kohei, the deputy commander of the front attack hall. Kohei smiled and started to answer.

“Ministeri, a big entertainment with a long term is rarely in this kingdom, besides seeing the condition of the kingdom that is less stable at this time the people become restless right? So they must also think, rather than living with fear, maybe enjoying things like this is not a bad thing for life. Am I wrong?”

“Hahaha, as always, you're always sharp. Then, what kind of things will you show the tournament later?” Kohei again let out his irritating smile in response to the minister's question. “For that, please see for yourself in the tournament later.” Leaving behind those words, Kohei left in front of the minister.

**

News of the tournament has been officially announced by the government. Surely it is a tournament that can be followed by anyone who feels they have a power. So not only was it a student of the academy and a knight, but adventurers could also follow him. Of course for adventurers, for the levels that can be followed by them are also set through tests.

The news was spread through leaflets, newspapers, pamphlets and other news media. It certainly makes the residents excited. In fact, experienced people from outside villages also participated in the event.

**

“You've heard the latest news at this time?” Dvergr asked the abnormal trio. They were confused by Dvergr's question, how could they possibly know what was going on out there, whereas they never even left the old temple.

“It looks like you guys don't know at all huh. The government has announced that a tournament will be held, and everyone in the kingdom who has the ability is expected to participate.”

“All people? Is the kingdom severely short of soldiers? To the point of making an event like this.” Orin is a person who is quite urgently, but besides that he has a sharp instinct.

“Then will we also join that tournament?” Meiga asked Dvergr.

Meiga who is now just a boy who is only driven by the development of his strength. And at that time he was thinking 2 things, if he took part in the tournament then he would be able to develop rapidly in the fight, but whether the next training from Dvergr would be faster for his development.

Dvergr understood Meiga's wishes very well, so he decided not to for now. “After this I will take you to the great spirit forest that is far south, so that you can get a power that is at the same level as the elite knights of the kingdom.”

“Great spirit forest, isn't it very far away sir from Meeden kingdom?” Zenin had heard it a little, it was a huge forest that was at the southern end, if traveling to such a place, it would certainly take months.

“Pak Dvergr, what will we get by going there?” The guardian spirit, if not the summoned creature. That's the answer Dvergr gave me. Surely it made them shocked and impatient to look forward to it.

“However how do we get one of them?” from Dvergr's explanation there is nothing special to do there, if there is a protective spirit that matches you, then they will come by themselves. But what is difficult is the journey when entering the core of the forest.

Surely there will be many dangerous spirit monsters living in there. But what is more troublesome is the natives. With such a vast area, of course, there are several races that live in it, the meeting with them that can make this trip very troublesome.

Dvergr also did not know clearly about the natives. But what is certain is that there are two dangerous races living in the forest. Both are equally large and powerful races. They were semi-spiritual beings, Elves and Half-beasts.

Orin suddenly shouted to issue his complaint to Dvergr. “Hoi oi oi. That's not a good joke, Mr. Dvergr. Do you want to bring us to death quickly? Is that how you hate the three of us?” it was a very noisy and annoying whimper.

“Orin, can you not shout suddenly like that?” Meiga showed her grumpy face while covering her ears. Orin's face flushed red, she felt embarrassed as Meiga protested against her. Scratching his head, Orin apologized to them.

“But sir, if indeed high-level spirit monsters are found there, is not it with our ability now still difficult to defeat them?” unlike Meiga and Orin who are somewhat muddled, Zenin is calmer in observing a situation. Although he was a bit shy, but only he deserved to be the leader among the abnormal trio.

“You take it easy, during the journey I will protect you as much as I can, therefore you must also strictly obey what I command.” Dvergr could only give those words away, but for matters of belief, they had to form their own.

“I will be in sir. No matter how many obstacles there are, I must be able to pass it, otherwise, then I will never be able to realize my sister's dream.” Hearing Meiga's fiery spirit, Orin and Zenin remembered the promise of the three of them. “Ola is right, after all we have also promised to protect each other.”

“That's right, the three of us will come!” Their determination has been established. Dvergr sent them packing all his things, and immediately prepared to leave. “You guys ready? Uh, where's your luggage?” they returned empty handed. Dvergr was very confused, had they not decided to leave earlier, but why was it like this now.

“Ah, I think you are mistaken sir. We didn't bring the briefing, but put it in Ola's extra skill, item box. So we don't have to bother carrying.” stuff Ah it turns out so yes, I didn't think there was such a way as well hahaha. This is the answer Dvergr gave.

Dvergr activated his displacement magic, a magic formation came out from around his feet and began to widen, putting together even more magic formations. When the spell was perfect the four of them disappeared without a trace from the place.

**

In an instant what the four of them saw was something completely different. “Hoi, this is really a great spirit forest right?” Dvergr was unable to move his mouth to answer Ola's question. Their destination was the great spirit forest, but why was it just a vast expanse of arid land, not even a single tree was visible in that place.

“Pak Dvergr, you're not kidding, are you?” The three of them panicked. Therefore Dvergr must remain calm in overcoming this problem.

“You listen to me carefully. I cannot possibly lead you to the wrong destination, but from what is seen this is also beyond current knowledge.

Orin also tried to calm himself down. He began to ask what would be the best next step for them. “Then what should we do next sir?” Dvergr turned to look at Orin.

“You keep your composure, we'll find out what's really going on right now.” What happened to them next was only those who knew it. From then on they never returned and appeared in the kingdom of Meeden.