The Ruler Of Night

Chap 43's. Hill Valley

Shin, Tetsu, Luciana, and also Vira. They had all managed to survive the attack of a monster that we did not know was his figure, and now they all went along with the three examination supervisors to the Medical team.

While I and my group, have to continue with the test we are undergoing in order to obtain a royal scroll.

Then Rin, who did not know what to reply in what way, finally decided to come with us, after his group received help and also the scroll we gave.

Starting from the Goa as a starting point for exploration, we continued our journey a little further to explore the forest.

Armed with a map given to each group, we determine the destination and the route to be passed next.

"From what we see on the map, the closest place we can go to next is this place" Frey said, pointing to a location on the map.

"Hmm? What's that place?" Ask Mio.

"It's like a field" said Kana.

"really? Then there will only be grass spread out, are you sure the scroll is there?" Julian said, unsure.

"I'm not sure myself, but this symbol makes me very curious" Frey said.

"Symbol?" Wonder Cana.

Being curious about what Frey said, we all began to approach the map to see more clearly what he meant just now.

"Ah? That," murmured Rin, who was reminded of something.

"Hmm? Do you know what this symbol means?" Frey asked, when he realized Rin's response when he saw her.

"Yes, if not mistaken it is a symbol for an uninhabited building" Rin explained.

"The building? What building is that?" Ask Julian.

"If it is, I don't know either" Rin said again.

"All right, let's get there!" I said excitedly.

"Wait a minute!" Cut Kana, which makes us confused.

"Hm? What's up, Kana?" Ask Frey.

"Isn't that place leading to the middle of this forest?" Kana.

We all turned back to the map, to find out.

"You're right" Julian said.

"Are you sure we're going there, Frey?" He continued, who then looked at Frey.

"Of course" Frey replied, confident.

"Wouldn't we go somewhere else first? It's like a waterfall over there" Mio suggested, pointing somewhere on the map.

"Hmmm, I'm sure that the place was already visited by another group" said Frey.

"Eh? Right too," said Mio.

"Calm down, guys! what Frey said was true, maybe some point near here has been visited by other groups, so there's no harm in us moving a little further, right?" I said, trying to convince the others.

"Again, the place did not cross the boundary marked by the examination guards" I continued.

"Yes! If we continue to cooperate and unite forces, any monster will definitely be able to defeat us!" Frey said, with a confident smile.

Seeing the burning spirit of Frey. Makes Kana, Julian, and Mio can't do anything anymore.

"How's Kana?" Ask Mio.

"Hufh~ how else?" Pasrah Cana's.

After that little debate passed, we finally all regained our almost wavering determination.

It was clearly visible on our faces, such confident gazes and smiles, to start a movement and obtain a royal scroll.

But all of this is clearly not easy.

Somewhere, there was a magnificent castle but there was no life in it. The quiet atmosphere and dim light, making anyone who was there feel gripping.

"Have you prepared everything? Diablo," asked a human-like figure, with an aura of darkness so powerful.

"Khe~ khe~ khe~ of course, I'm very ready for tonight" said another figure called Diablo.

As if welcoming our presence, ferocious monsters kept coming and attacking the six of us.

"Yahyaah!!!" Shouted Kana, while swinging her spear.

Several attacks have been launched, we continue to move forward using the same strategy as before.

Frey and Kana continued to make attacks to open the way, as did I and Julian who prevented the monsters from chasing at the back.

"Is it far away?" Ask Julian.

"In a moment," said Mio, who was using her tracking magic.

"We will arrive after passing through this valley" he continued.

"Yeah!!!" Our words, which seemed to ignite the fire of Frey's spirit.

Not wanting to miss out with the others, we accelerated the movement to shorten the travel time.

The valley of the hill watered by the morning rays of the sun looks so beautiful, accompanied by a cool breeze makes the atmosphere there feel peaceful.

But it made us forget something, until we almost arrived at the end of the valley.

"It's very quiet here, isn't it?" say me.

"You're right, but we mustn't let our guard down a bit" Frey said.

"What's up, Mio?" Kana asked, who saw Mio looking confused.

"No, it's just... Ever since we entered this hill valley, I have not felt any monsters approaching," Mio explained, looking at the map she was holding.

"Hmmmm," murmured Julian, who then glanced towards the back.

"You're right, those monsters are no longer chasing after us when we get to this valley, either" he continued.

"So so? it's worth it here to feel so peaceful" said Frey.

'Right as well.in addition to being very calm, I can also feel so much natural energy stored here, ' my inner self.

"Wait a minute, Yuuta!" said Rin.

Instantly we all stopped our steps, after hearing Rin's words just now.

"Huh? what's up, Rin?" my wonder.

"I just remembered something" said Rin, who lowered her gaze while holding her chin.

"What's that?" ask Frey, curious.

"The monsters, don't they group more often?" ask Rin.

"Hmmm, that's right" said Ku.

"Yes, some strong monsters also usually like to be alone and other monsters do not dare to approach him" said Kana.

"Just like when we faced the tiger monster, there were no other monsters as Yuuta and I checked around the Goa" Julian continued.

"So you mean, there's a powerful and dangerous monster in this valley?" Ask Rin.

"Yes! this is just my estimate" replied Rin.

Realizing that, it made us a little worried and became even more vigilant.

"Do they have their own territory?" thought me.

"Maybe, but judging from the distance, this valley seems too wide for an area controlled by a monster" Julian said.

"Calm down everyone! we should continue the journey, Mio will soon find out if there are dangerous monsters," said Frey, trying to control the situation.

"What Frey said is true, as long as we cooperate with each other, monsters like anything we can definitely defeat!" said I, full of spirit.

After that brief discussion, we all finally regained our respective determination and spirit.

But even so, the feeling of worry did not disappear completely, which made us have to remain vigilant.

*DUARR!~

Suddenly the sound of a loud explosion was heard near us.

Suddenly it makes anyone who hears it will be surprised, and look toward the source of the explosion.

But what surprised him even more was that, when we found out that the one who made the explosion was Cana.

"What are you doing?!" pissed Frey.

"Maybe I was taken aback by that little explosion" Julian murmured, feeling disappointed in himself.

"What's wrong? Kana," asked Mio.

"No, it's just that the boulder that was blocking the road and it was also very strange, so I decided to destroy it" Kana explained, without feeling guilty.

The smoke fog that had arisen from the impact of the attack just now, covered almost as wide as the valley.

Amidst the annoyance we all felt towards Kana's careless actions, it seemed to make Mio feel something.

"Where.." call Mio.

Instantly everyone fell silent and felt astonished, when they realized the expression on Mio's face that looked so depressed.

"The big rock you just smashed, it doesn't seem to be just a rock" Kana said.

"Huh? whatchu mean?" kana asked, a little worried.

A red light began to radiate from behind the smog that slowly began to disappear, until we finally found out what Mio said just now.