50 Visiting the dark forest 1 (1/2)

The following week, Henry checked the soil for the herb garden. It was soft and well nourished.

[It looks like she prepared the soil well.] he thought.

At lunch, Henry said that they are already prepared to plant the herbs.

”Madel did a great job plowing the soil.” Helen said.

”we can start planting the herbs. Have you chosen the herbs to plant in it Henry?” Cheska asked.

Henry had totally forgotten about the herbs. He could not randomly select herbs because it needed planning and research. Each herb has different characteristics some may compliment one another but some may have harmful relationship towards each other.

Cheska's face was growing darker and darker each second. Henry knew that if he did not find any excuse, he will be up for another beating.

”hmm.. cough cough.. With regards to that, I think we should assess first what are the available types of herbs that we can use.”

He looked at Madel. The team knows that all the herbs will be coming from her. Henry was feeling quiet shy, since Madel already told him that he only needs to give her a list of the herbs that they needed and she will get them. But, he forgot. Juggling his studies, cultivation, student president and responsibilities at home did not gave him enough time to remember.

[such a stupid mistake] he scolded himself.

”Can I come?” Francis asked with excitement. ”since coming here I haven't visited any mountain or forest. Helen and I loved coming to such places.”

Cheska, Henry, and Madel looked at him. Francis was obviously innocent to the rules. Only hunters, beast tamers, dragon tamers and people with high cultivation can venture into the forest.

[so this man remembers me, and what's that sparkle in his eyes? from what I recall, I was the only one who was enthusiastic to travel to primitive planets]

Helen remembered how Francis frowns everytime she asks him to travel to forested planets each time. He would say that its dangerous, its muddy, it too far and so on. But in the end he will come.

The words that he said echoed in her mind. ”Don't worry, as long as I live, I will protect you and keep you safe from harm” Those words gave her a warm and soft feeling inside.

It was the feeling of contentment, security and satisfaction. He was her paradise back in planet Hilan. He made her feel complete.

Henry had a brilliant idea. He was curious about Madel's life. Given this opportunity, he only needs to agree with Francis and prepare for the expedition.

”Okay Francis you can come.” Henry said with a smile. It was a relief. He only needs to make Cheska believe that he had not forgotten to study the herbs to be used. It was just that he needed to see the available herbs first.

”Are you kidding me Henry?it's dngerous out there?” Cheska said.

”We will only need to bring body guards Cheska relax” Henry said with a smile. But deep inside he was nervous. [This girl is frightening]

”Well, um, actually, it will be harder if there are plenty of people. We will attract more attention and there are lots to protect.” Madel said.

”we will only go to Madel's place, why are you all so scared?” Francis said.