Chapter 53: Forest Terrors
"So where are we headed now?" Ariel asked as she, Unara, and Hexorin followed Aric.
"Well, we are heading in the direction the bird that I think was watching us flew off to. I want to scout the area and see what we are up against."
"If that’s what we are doing, why am I with you?" Hexorin asked.
"Well, you don’t talk much, and you actually listen to Unara, which is a good aspect, so with both of you, there will be no sudden out of nowhere banter.
I would have asked for someone else, but I figured you would do the job. Also, your darkness affinity can help us hide pretty well," Aric explained.
"Alright, if no one has an issue with us going, then let’s get a move on," Aric said and continued walking.
"Why do you think someone would want to battle with us?" Ariel asked randomly.
"Huh? That sounded like a pretty dumb question," Aric said, and the spirits nodded in response.
"A dumb question? Why would that be a dumb question?" she asked.
"Because you are very smart, and that question felt off," Aric said.
"I’ll explain it better, Master," Unara said.
"You already know all there is to know about the great forests and the fact that they house so many other races.