Chapter 243 - 9.16
The carriage passed through the forest for days until it was the fifth night of their journey. Priest Erolith had used most of his magic reservoir to heal Elduin and lift the carriage from the ground, so the previously long journey could be cut by half the duration.
"We need to rest first," Erolith said.
"Yes, Your Divinity," Maroch slowed down the carriage and found another spot, a small lake that should be safe enough for them. Maroch tied the horse, and the carriage landed on the ground again.
Maroch opened the carriage door and bowed politely, "Your Majesty, Your Divinity, we should reach the territory of my tribe tomorrow. May I know where will you be going, Your Divinity?"
"Hm... based the vision that I got, I should come to a small lake not far from your tribe. It’s called Marduk Lake. It is said to be the origin of the earth essence. I need to go there," Priest Erolith said.
"I see," Maroch bowed politely again and continued, "Pardon my impertinence, Your Divinity, I happen to know this lake. It is not far from my tribe’s territory, indeed. You need our permission to enter the lake. Because Marduk Lake is a sacred place for us, the tiger beastman tribe."
"I can help you with permission, Your Divinity. But I will have to follow you to the lake, in case something bad happened, I will be there to help," Maroch suggested.
"We don’t need—"
"We will be glad for your help," Priest Erolith said, interrupting Elduin’s sentence, "Please show us the way, okay?"
"Yes, Your Divinity, I will be your guard."
King Elduin looked down on his Big Ero. His eyes were sharp and piercing, trying to pry on Big Ero’s intention to keep this beastman. Because if he kept on doing this, it was bound for Elduin to get jealous and suspicious.