Vol 1 Chapter 27 (2/2)

“Kanon destroyed!” The news had of courseCadether an e of the nation’s i tiether Kanon was the second oldest kingdom in Lodoss, after Alania, and had existed for over two hundred years There had been es between the royal families of the two nations, and Cadmus VII’s own mother was directly descended from the royal line of Kanon Thus, Marainst Alania as well, and many influential nobles called loudly for an attack on Marued that Alania should call for talks with Valis and join forces to wage an all-out war against Marmo If so, Alania would be the first of hopefully many nations to do so

But Cadmus VII sent off an expedition to Kanon For the hway to the south, prepare his ainst an invasion by Marainst any other country He even gave orders not to recruit mercenaries nor to ed the Marmo’s attack and its continued occupation of Kanon

The next day, signs were posted proclai his teeth

“Why!?!” Parn yelled, forgetting that he was surrounded by people going about their business

“What should we do noondered Slayn, placing one hand on Parn’s drooping shoulder as though to console him

“How can he do this, the spineless fool?” Tears welled up in Parn’s eyes “Let’s get to Valis sohtened hiht back for sure”

“But the road to the south is closed, and we can’t go west until the sandstor of the spirits has been released as ruood long while I hate to say it, but we can’t go to Valis now”

“We’ve got to get there, whatever it takes Even if itthe Forest of No Return,” said Parn i in particular

“Are you erous that place is As the name implies, no one has ever come back from the Forest of No Return”

“Then I’ll be the first!” Parn snapped at Eto

“I’ve even heard that there’s ancient elven curse on the place,” added Ghilance at Deedlit

“Parn…” Slayne tried to calm Parn in his turn

“That’s a good idea” Deedlit, who had been silently listening to this exchange, suddenly spoke up “Let’s go through the forest It’s the best shortcut” Her voice was calm

“Do you know the way?”

“Of course” Deedlit glanced at Ghim, then continued confidently “I’m a elf To an elf, there’s no difference between modern and ancient times”