Chapter 318: Unexpected Situation (1/2)

Crossing through the thick forest biome, a group of 5 could be seen. At the front of the little group, three light green, humanoid-esque figures could be seen. At the left, a lean, toned youth were marching holding a long pike in his hands. Next to him, at the center of the leading trio, a bulkier, broad-shouldered man could be seen. Holding it in only in his right hand, a humongous double axe, a fearsome carnivore of the battlefields were hanging leisurely from his right shoulder.

Unlike the youngster next to him, he had a much calmer expression on his face. Still, it would be a mistake to think he was careless. His senses were continuously sweeping the area, making sure no surprises would meet them along their journey.

Last but not least, the third figure was much more slender than the rest. With a delicate figure, blossoming like a beautiful flower a young teenage-looking girl was keeping up the pace. Holding the very same-looking long pike between her lithe fingers, she looked the most nervous of the three. Her almond-shaped black eyes darted from left to right without rest.

She, the only girl, the only designated caster in their group, wanted to prove her worth. Feeling she was being left behind by her brethren, she felt the need to show something for her name. She was being too shy, too afraid to put herself out to face the dangers head-on, and instead 'simply' supported her friends from the safety of the backlines.

She wanted to change that, she wanted to show her beloved Young Master that she is just as good in close quarters combat as Gom, her stepbrother on the right side.

'I will show my devotion to the Young Master! I too am worthy of her praise, his respect, and not just his compassion! I too am strong just like Gom!' She reinforced her decision inwardly as she kept up the pace with Glohn, their teacher and ex-leader of their tribe.

Well, technically he is still the leader, he never stepped down.

Behind the trio, the duo of Aiden and Drake were walking in silence. Aiden, silent due being deep in thought about the recent happenings and the almost endless slew of information he could almost drown himself in, whilst Drake silent due to being way too embarrassed to look his friend in the eye.

For the second time in a single night, he made a mockery out of himself, his impulsive nature just couldn't leave him to rest, he had to march into the unknown and brave the dangers to try to save his friend, who as it turned out, didn't need saving.

Although he wasn't told much, he understood that the strange air had no effect on the little commoner boy at all.

Shortly after all the remaining orcs stepped through the Minion Portal and followed Roas to the 'promised land', Drake's groans signaled his coming back to his senses. Helped up by his friend, he was deeply confused about what they were doing outside the tower.

More so about where were the orcs? Why couldn't they see a single soul, not even the tall bulky giant that seemed to be a guardian for his friend for some unexplained reason?

His questions he subsequently fired, one after another were mostly left unanswered. He was briefly told that he fainted deep down on the cavern grounds and was brought back to the surface. As for the missing orcs, Aiden didn't answer but vaguely smiled before they set out to walk back.

Without any opposition, the group silently walked back the path where they came, soon leaving the orc camp's grounds, Roas's old 'home' and the small 'garden' of fluorescent lichen, arriving back at the crossroads where everything began.

Sending a mental command to the trio, Aiden ordered the group to stop. Turning towards the direction of where the slave pen used to stand, he squinted his eyes, focusing towards the distance.

Several energy pulses were sent out, with his trusty [Dark Sense] used in overdrive, looking for any signs of life. A few seconds later, he sighed, breaking the silence of the group.

”They have already left, there's nobody left in there.” He made the statement with a calm expression, turning towards the long route leading out of the inner parts of the forest.

”Y-you sure? Where is my sister? Do you know?” Aiden's words caused Drake to almost fly into yet another agitated tangent. He did his best trying to force himself to remain as calm as possible. The thought of his dear, recently rescued and reunited sister being taken away again was not something he was willing to face.

His left hand subconsciously wandered to rub the pommel of his ornate sword. After all, over the years Mort was his only solace inside the rigid palace walls.

Drake's forced calmness almost caused a chuckle to escape through Aiden's lips. Taking a second, he warmly answered.