
A forest darker than night, more humid than a valley. Old trees with large black stems and very high as if to reach the sky.
In that terrible place Arcturus finally arrived. It was the stop he was trying to get into.
“This is an awesome place despite being just an illusion.”
In reality, trees that soar into the sky and are so big as if making barricades is just an illusion. Nothing here is reality.
Generally people will avoid this kind of place because where there is a large-scale illusion, there is a terrible danger waiting. Usually people who wear illusions on this scale are groups who do not want to be disturbed.
Third Eye Ogre was one of those groups. They gave up contact with the outside world and chose a peaceful life of seclusion.
“How do we penetrate this illusion, Young Master?” Mary who followed behind Arcturus looked worried.
They had left behind their swords and luggage before entering this area of illusion. Of course it was a very careless action considering that anyone who entered the illusion forest would not come out easily.
They need something like supplies to last for a few days. But unfortunately Arcturus left it all and chose to walk.
“Don't worry, someone else will bring it for us. Easier through this road without any luggage.”
Arcturus continued to walk through the large roots and rocks. He simply stared at the map that Leona had given him to reach the village of Third Eye Ogre.
There are two ways for foreigners to enter this place. The first is to accept the invitation in person just as Arcturus did. The invited person will get a map and horns to penetrate the illusionary forest. Although the method is quite difficult, but this is the best option.
The other way is to enter by force. Arcturus himself had avoided this choice from the beginning. Third Eye Ogre was feared not without reason. In a place of this sort of illusionary forest was a favorable terrain for them.
There was no better race in guerrilla attacks than Third Eye Ogre.
“We just need to keep following this stream.”
The only river connected to the village. The same river that Arcturus told Makarov to poison him.
Continuing to walk until he arrived at a place where the fog was thicker, Arcturus and Mary immediately stopped.
“Who's there?” mary asked, immediately positioning herself in front of Arcturus.
Arcturus stared at the tree branch above him. There were two figures, an archer and a sorcerer.
“It is precisely you who should ask ... who are you?!”
Arcturus saw that they were wearing dark black clothes, two horns sticking out of his forehead with skin that looked like it was scaly.
There was a unique fighting mode of a particular race, and the color of the clothes signifying ready for bloodshed. They must be Third Eye Ogre. If Arcturus finds a guard here then his goal is near.
“We accept invitations directly.” Arcturus took out the horn that Leona had given him.
Third Eye Ogre looked at each other before staring at Arcturus growing suspicious.
“Where did you steal it from? Did you kill another Ogre or something?”
It was quite surprising when they did not immediately welcome him but Arcturus had expected it. The relationship of Third Eye Ogre with humans is not so good.
Even if it was Arcturus who received the invitation, it did not mean that they would slack off easily.
“How can I have a map if I do such a follow?”
“Lantas is very likely that you killed the person who received the invitation to enter our house. Better leave before we change our mind.”
Even if they told him to leave was also useless. The end he will get is death. Although Third Eye Ogre let go, the person wandering in this forest would not survive.
“What can I do. Though I came to fulfill the wish of Leona who wanted to thank me for freeing her. Mary, we're leaving then.”
Arcturus carelessly stepped away and had no intention of putting up any resistance. Mary on the other hand would only obey her words.
One of the Ogres with an arrow jumped down and approached him. It was great, they did not lower their vigilance at all. Arcturus even knew the witch above the tree had cast her spell.
“Can I see the horn?”
Arcturus handed him over without much talking. If he cannot enter then Arcturus only needs to go through the other way.
“Is something wrong? Leona says I can come in with this.”
Third Eye Ogre only glanced at Arcturus for a moment, “Our situation with humans is not good at the moment. Even when you have horns does not mean you can just enter.”
Arcturus did not expect the impact to be worse than he expected. The poison he gave should not have taken the life of Third Eye Ogre.
“Ah, I heard from Silverstone looking for a commotion with Third Eye Ogre. So apparently it's true.”
The Ogre in front of him twitched his brows as Arcturus mentioned Silverstone. That's certainly on target.
“You shouldn't worry anymore. I'm sure you've heard the news of his destruction.”
“... yes. But that doesn't mean it's all.” The ogre opened his third eye and stared at the horn in his hand. “You didn't lie apparently.”
Soon he gave the code with his hands. Ogre who was observing above got down and stood beside him.
“What are you Arcturus Religia?”
Hearing that Arcturus was slightly startled before finally realizing who the Ogre witch was. Middle aged man early age head four. His distinctive gray hair and handsome face look soft nian.
“That's my name. Who are you?”
The Ogre smiled with great respect, “Include me, my name is Beni, the chief warrior of Ogre village. The Princess has already told me about you, so please come in.”
Arcturus felt nostalgia through this encounter. In his previous life his meeting was quite heartwarming. When war broke out, Beni helped defend the territory of the Religion, in exchange for Arcturus handing Elixir over for him.
Now Arcturus plans to return the favor a little. Debt is something that needs to be paid back.
Arcturus is guided by Beni to the village of Third Eye Ogre.
“Sorry for the previous obstacle, Mr. Arcturus. Because our situation is critical to be an outsider, especially humans are not allowed to enter.”
“What's that bad? I can come next time if the time is not right.”
Beni hastily justifies, “Ah, no. You've come all the way here. It's really rude to just tell you to come back. Not to mention you are a meritorious person for us.”
It seems like the rumors about Arcturus saving Leona have been spread among the Third Eye Ogre.
That's great news for Arcturus. If it had spread, Arcturus' plan would have worked.
As soon as Arcturus came out of the fog, the sunlight blinded him enough. It took a few seconds for him to adjust.
Arcturus finds interesting views of the village of Ogre. Simple house made of woven bamboo. Ogre who wore white clothes like a kimono, lived peacefully and was full of laughter.
In the middle of the peaceful scenery of the village, there is a spectacular view that is amazing. A giant banyan tree stood gallantly in the middle of the village.
The roots grow wide, some parts even made into houses and the like. It was the size of a huge tree, its root range was probably almost as wide as the city of Silverstone.
The tree is quite tall, the leaves are densely stretched wide and cover the village below. Even so the sunlight entered beautifully.
If there is a proper word then this is a display of a place called heaven.
“We have arrived. Welcome to the village of Ogre.”