609 The Journey South, A Dangerous and Fun Sightseeing (1/2)

After leaving the Stone Fortress, Chaflar flew down the mountain following Mark's instructions.

From the sky, the aftermath of the events yesterday was too clear to see. Starting from the foot and around it, more than half of the mountain was turned into a burnt forest. Even though Mark called upon the rain to extinguish the fire, there was barely anything left. The only things that could be seen in the affected area were the charred trees and the blanket of ash on the ground.

It was quite scary to think that more than half of the ten-kilometer mountain became like that in less than a day.

Along the way, Mark's group also saw the team of warriors that were sent to hunt animals in the nearby mountain. It was not hard to spot as it was a large group of individuals with varying appearances. They were carefully marching down through the charred forest, being cautious towards any potential danger.

Looking at that group, Mark could not help but contemplate how different the society of Spirits here in the Philippines compared to modern human society. No, not only compared to humans, but it was also different from how the community of the same races was portrayed in other countries.

”Master is thinking about something deep again.”

Amihan's voice entered Mark's ear. And of course, it would. As usual, she was sitting on his shoulder.

”It's not really deep, you know that.” Mark gently knocked on Amihan's forehead with this finger. ”I'm just thinking how the Spirit Races looked barbaric compared to humans and other countries.”

That was right. Even the conduct of individuals in the higher class was not refined at all. The Diwatas, the Royals, the Representatives of the Races, and even Bathala, all of them behaved the way they wanted, not keeping up any pretenses. Just like how that imprint did not keep up face and blatantly showed her hate towards him, who was a Demon.

Holding unto her forehead with both hands, Amihan was confused.

”But... isn't it just the same as humans in Master's country in the past?”

”Hmm... Now that you said it...”

Mark realized the part that passed his mind.

The societal structure that the Spirit Races had reflected the same of ancient Filipinos. Or at least, how they were portrayed by modern people.

”That's true, huh.” Mark shrugged. ”I totally forgot.”

Well, it was not that Mark forgot. He was suppressing some memories in his mind that had some connection with the Deity of Bloodshed. After all, most of it was unpleasant. However, since it all happened in that same era of Ancient Filipinos, it just got suppressed together.

While talking about that topic, they reached the foot of the mountain where Mark ordered Chaflar to continue traveling on land.

Although they could not guarantee that the large-bodied Chaflar would not be seen, the gigantic trees of the Spirit Dimension would hide them while traveling on land.

They continued moving south through the forest. And sure enough, it was not a pleasant experience.

Because they were hiding as much as possible, they had away from trails through the forest. Due to that, the path they were taking was too uneven. Not only trees but overgrown bushes and grass that was taller than a human blocked most of the way.

It was more or less a fantasy world, after all. Even in the Mortal World, places untouched by human civilization also looked the same.

Well, in the least, Earth did not have mushrooms as tall as trees and trees that moved every time a living creature passed by.

”Papa, look!”

Miracle called out, pointing at a huge tree that was riddled with small glittering stones. It looked beautiful, and that was why the little girl looked amazed.

”Just look and never approach one, alright?”

Mark said, patting Miracle's head.

”Why?”

”That's a monster. It might eat you alive.”

Mark replied with exaggerated gestures.

”Ooohh.”

Miracle's amazed reply made Mark sigh.

”Don't even bother doing that. Your children are abnormal.”

Pefile remarked from the back. Everyone knew that Mark was trying to scare Miracle on purpose, but it would not work. Although the little girls were obedient children, these kinds of things would not affect them.

”The children are the same as their parents. That's what people say.”

Amihan added, and none of them could refute it.

Looking at the girls and Mark, no one would be able to refute it. Mei was the same too. Although she was still afraid of contact with the opposite gender aside from Mark.

Traveling with a family of fearless Demons was a different experience itself for everyone. It was also the reason everyone here was able to sit down on Chaflar's back with ease.

The journey south became more or less sightseeing. In fact, it was the first time for the humans in Mark's group to actually enter a forest here in the Spirit Dimension.

During the first time that they entered this dimension, what they traveled through was a dead forest that barely had anything. The forest around the Eastern Moutain could not even be counted as they only passed through the trail that people mostly used.

And now, they were able to see sceneries that they had never seen in reality.

Of course, it was not all fun and games.

SLASH!

Green blood splattered on the ground as Mei slashed the monster in front of her. With a wave of her gun sword, she rushed towards another enemy.

On the other hand, the little girls also had their share of blood rush.

BAM!

Miracle's opponent flew towards the trunk of a large tree with the echo of its cracked carapace.

To the side, Abbygale could be seen jumping on her invisible barriers as she dealt with three enemies at the same time.

Monitoring the safety of the two was Iola. She was keeping watch on her little sisters to make sure that they would not be harmed.

The rest of the group also had their opponents. Although they could not contend with Mei or the little girls, they were able to take down enemies as a group.

And lastly, Mark, who was committing slaughter on the nest of the enemies, leaving carcasses at every step.

What were their enemies?

It was gigantic crab spiders. The smallest was about the size of a dog, while the largest that Mark was currently facing was as large as a two-story house.

”Tsk. There's too many of these pests.”

Mark grumbled in annoyance. How many had they killed already?

Around Mark, there were already about a hundred decapitates bodies of spiders. However, there was still a lot of them appearing to surround him.

Mark's group did not intend to fight these enemies. However, after they killed the one that tried to ambush them, more and more appeared. It seemed that these giant spiders had some mechanics on searching someone that killed their kind.

It would be troublesome if these insects tried to chase after them while they continued their journey and decided to end this predicament at once.

BAM!

A loud sound echoed as the Spider Queen's foot hit the ground where Mark stood just now.

Mark glared at the spiders as he avoided the attacks that rained on him.