Chapter 483: Approach
“Okay,” Alanah said, looking over the group. “First thing that you all need to know is that the enemy, the Echoing Willow, is a monster unlike what any of us has fought yet… well, unless you have fought me in my siren form, which none of you have.”
“What do we have to look out for?” Tyron asked. The blacksmith was taking all the information in calmly.
“The main thing that I know of is the tree’s controlling effects through vibrations and sound,” Alanah explained. “I am confident that myself, Derek, Silvi, and Avery will be able to fight without being affected by its skill much, but the two… three of you, I am unsure. I believe that you will be okay, Prince Edgar. As for you and your companion, Tyron, I’m not sure.”
Tyron closed his eyes and took a deep breath in. “How much worse do you believe it will be once we get closer to the monster? As it is right now, it is no problem for me and Rocky.”
“I am unsure,” Alanah answered. “Neither I, nor anyone I know of, have gone close enough to know.”
“And the controlling effect is only through the sound and vibrations?” Tyron asked.
“I imagine it would work via telepathy, too, but, unless you allow it in, you won’t have to worry about that, so yes, it is the sound and vibrations that need to be watched out for,” the siren explained.
“In that case, if I dampen the sound that reaches me, then I should be okay?”
“If you are able to do so, then yes,” Alanah said.