8 We can still cultivate (1/2)

The Sun started to rise in the east, the sky resembled like golden covering above the earth. Don gazed up at the sky, while there were thousands of needle-like sun rays seeped through the thick forests in the gapes of trees and glowed like candles.

Most of the elves were tired after what had occurred at their tribe and the long walk, setting up their camps, they were exhausted both psychologically and physically and even Amaryll and Arwen were sleeping soundly.

”You need a good rest, we don't know what's waiting for us here,” Knight whispered to Don.

”No, the elves need good rest. What I need is to make sure there are no threats around here” his voice showed calmness but his eyes betrayed his feelings there was something troubling him.

”I already scanned the area, there are no magical beasts or any other living beings apart from us even the Druid creatures aren't nearby”

”That's what bothers me Knight, this is the border of the druid region and any intelligent being would not neglect their boundary unguarded. This place should have been crawling with Druid sentries”

Knight also thought about this but he didn't want Don or the elves to worry about, after all, he was an intelligent beast.

”What do you think that happened to the Druids?” they both were looking at the direction of the druid territory. In front of them were hundreds of big monstrous trees that covered land before them. There was not enough sunlight coming through their branches and even in a morning like this, it felt like a dark smoky night with a cold breeze.

”I don't know for sure but it has to be something to do with that mysterious magi. Even though elven slaves are demand in the market” Don turned to see the elves with the difficult expression on his face but he finally let out a sigh and turned away

”the bandits would not risk a venture into that far. The elves should have been safer there, also master level magi's do more simple and profitable jobs rather than capturing few elves and sell them to the slave market ”

Don was still looking faraway while his eyes were seeking something as even with the cold wind breezing through his face, he didn't bat an eye.

”Do you think that we are still in danger?” an alarmed voice asked as Don turned to see Arwen's troubled face, his body tensed while he was clutching his fist so tightly. It was obvious that he still didn't overcome last night's trauma.

”Not for a while but we better find a safer and secure hiding place ”

Arwen slowly nodded his head in agreement and his mouth was twitching like he was searching for words. After what had happened at the tribe, he would be safer than sorry but before he could do or say anything, he received another shock from Don.

”I need to pay a visit to Minister Brian” Don said facing Arwen while Arwen could see there's a cold intent in Don's eyes.

”What? Why? Don't you think it's risky to travel there?”Arwen almost shouted immediately when he heard Don's plan.

”I want to know what's his association with the mysterious magi”

”I understand but is this the right time for you to leave” Arwen couldn't help but ask.

Don didn't show any emotion on his face as he said

”I will return soon and Knight will be here so you can be at ease”

Knight showed his disagreement by squinting his eyes and grumbled in a low voice when he heard Don.

”You know you will attract more attention towards us Knight, we still don't know if there is any of your kind in this world” Knight was still in disappointment because he couldn't go on an adventure but he reluctantly nodded and agreed anyway.