THE BLACK GOD OF DEATH
CH. 143

Xi and the others had been exploring the Green Forest forest for a full day, encountering many kinds of monsters living in the Green Forest together - the same for a long time. Night came, though none of them were injured, but everyone was exhausted from the fight against monsters all day. There was very little time to rest during the day, as the monsters in the Green Forest's large forest were active during the day doing large-scale hunting on the other creatures.

Some of Xi's rocks gathered together and began to arrange the rocks in a circle. After he finished, Xi placed many wooden twigs and leaves in the center of the stone circle and began to blame the fire with fire magic.

Bonfire lights up their dark surroundings, providing warmth to their bodies under the cold night weather. When the campfire was wrong, everyone approached and gathered around the campfire, at which time they could all breathe freely and rest in peace. .

" I didn't expect we'd meet a lot of monsters this afternoon. I was really tired of facing them all. " Say Yumiko complained a little because the monsters kept coming and did not give her time to catch her breath.

Even after defeating one group of monsters, another group of monsters appeared that attacked them. That really sucks.

" What the Princess said was true, too many groups of monsters were hunting this afternoon, it was not as usual. Yes, even though we get a lot of benefits... But, the movements of the monsters this time were really strange. " Say Nue. The large number of monster groups they defeated together, gave a lot to the big strand for them. The materials they obtained from the monsters they defeated were of high quality. If sold, it is very profitable. Within a day, they might be able to earn a lot of gold coins with these materials.

In addition, Nue also felt strange and astonished by the movements of the monsters that he felt like he was waiting for his turn.

While in the fight, when all groups of demon bear monsters were defeated, another group of demon bears appeared with slightly more numbers than the first wave. And after that, after the second wave was over, there appeared another group of monsters whose group mixed with the demon bear. It was something strange, as far as Nue was concerned, the Demon Bear was an aggressive beast-type monster and did not like to cooperate with other types of ferocious beast monsters other than his own group.

Feeling that it was something strange, Nue revealed it to the others. " Isn't this weird? After we defeated several waves of attacking monsters, those who were sobbing arrived - suddenly retreating together - just as someone had ordered them. No monsters of different types should cooperate with each other to hunt their prey. " Nue said to the others. Nue felt that this assumption needed to be told to others.

After expressing his opinion, Nue glanced at his colleagues. He looked at everyone as if he was thinking about what Nue had said. Nue also considered, if the others also had the same feelings as him about the monsters.

" but... Is it really like that? I never heard of it? " Astia asked Nue. Astia was a little hesitant with Nue's opinion that the monsters that were fighting each other were under the orders of stronger monsters. " If what you're saying is true, but I don't think it's possible. It is only natural for the monsters to gang up on us who enter their territory. " Advanced Astia

Hearing her, Nue was unable to refute that. Because what Astia said was also true. The great forest of the Green Forest was where the monsters lived. So it was not unusual for them to attack unknown settlers for entering their territory. Because of that, Nue also thought about his opinion back on his assumption earlier.

However, Airis who is usually silent and does not think about this kind of troublesome things. Opening her voice and refuting Astia's opinion by saying "No, I think what Nue said was true. " Say Airis. Surprised everyone who heard it.

Astia was quite surprised as Airis opened her voice in this conversation. He who had often been with Airis for a long time, never saw Airis like this. Seeing the look on Airis' serious face, Astia became a little curious about what Airis was thinking. Why could he think Nue's opinion was correct?

" Why is that? " Astia asked Airis. When asking the question to Airis, Astia did not expect a definite answer from Airis, because basically this one child likes to joke. Although it looked serious, Astia did not believe it just like that.

However, Astia is shocked again by Airis, because of the answer that Airis said.

" Astia, it's true that we've been together for a long time but... Among all of us I am the longest with master, and this kind of monster of a demonic bear we have met before. " Answer Airis. His solemn tone, truly made everyone shocked. " I've been told by the master before on our journey, basically demon bears are not intelligent monsters, but they are not weak monsters either. Coupled with the curse they naturally carried when they were born, there should not be much of a demon bear population. The stronger a monster would be the more difficult it would be for him to breed. " Advanced Airis.

Hearing Airis' explanation, they were a little confused by what Airis really wanted to say.

Seeing as the others did not understand what Airis wanted to explain, Xi said, "The demon bear is a B rank monster when it grows up. At its maximum point, demon bears could only produce one or two offspring in three and a half years and it was not a large number for the size of monsters like them. What's more, this large Green Forest forest is the most explored by everyone. Demon bears are powerful, but not difficult to defeat.3 or 4 Rank B adventurers are more than enough to kill an adult demon bear. "

" In the past year the hunt for demon bears was very high, and it would definitely reduce their numbers in large numbers in this forest. Since it's been over for a year, it shouldn't have been as many of them as we faced last afternoon. And regarding them monsters - monsters that cooperate with each other it feels very impossible if no one leads them. "

" the area we're occupying right now is the demon bear's territory, as I recall they aren't intelligent monsters. But looking at the way they fought earlier, I felt they were not from this region. It seemed like this demon bear came from the hinterland of the vast forest of the yet unreachable Green Forest. " Said Xi.

Hearing Xi's explanation supporting Airis' opinion, everyone fell silent for a moment thinking about it.

Curious Yumiko asked Xi "So... You mean they come from a forest that hasn't been mapped? And... And there are powerful monsters controlling them to expand their realm? " Tanya Yumiko's.

Xi nodded confirming Yumiko's question. " Yes, that's what I think. But it doesn't close the possibility that what I'm saying is wrong. But if that was indeed true, then there were monsters stronger than these monsters that were still asleep out there. " She said.

Circumstances instantly became silent as Xi said that. The cold night wind instantly seemed to disappear somewhere. Seeing that everyone looked anxious and thinking about what he had just said, Xi let out his breath, tried to comfort everyone and said "There is no need for such a thing to think about it, if that's true, I'm still pretty confident in my abilities, and you're here, I'm sure we'll all be able to handle it. " Said Xi.

Hearing Xi's words, everyone fell silent looking at him with shocked expressions. It made Xi confused and felt strange, thinking if something was wrong? Thought at that moment.

Everyone chuckled after hearing that, hearing the phrase from a strongest adventurer in their group sounded extremely funny. They never thought they would hear such words come out of Xi's mouth.

This made them realize something about Xi. Although he is strong, but he does not boast of his prowess, and instead prefers other paths that he thinks are better. Working together as a teammate. Unlike most other strong people who are so arrogant and haughty, like to build their strength, and in reality they are nothing but arrogant creatures.

Seeing them all laughing made Xi surprised and felt strange, he was confused why everyone was laughing at him instead. " ha? What's so funny? Did I say something wrong? " Task Xi to the others.

Despite asking, but everyone still laughed at him, and it was enough to make him upset and feel like hitting them all. However, Xi is quite good at holding back so something like that doesn't happen.

None of them should answer the question, and Yumiko was the first to answer it by saying "No... You didn't say anything wrong. " Answer Yumiko. While wiping his tears that came out because he continued to laugh.

" ha? Then why are you all laughing? " Task Xi again.

Yumiko replied by saying "that, because we were surprised to hear it from you. A person as strong as you who is able to eradicate all monsters in a Rank S dungeon still needs help from others. I really didn't expect you to say that, unlike many others, they would usually say "Be calm, everything will be safely under control for as long as I'm around. It's because I'm strong! " i thought you were going to say that, I was wrong. " Answer Yumiko. He had misjudged about Xi, he thought Xi would boast of himself and be able to overcome the problems that would come alone, without needing their help.

Hearing that made him embarrassed, because he said those words because he remembered someone first. " O Will, I didn't think there would be a time when other people would laugh at me, I thought you were the only one who dared to do it. But... The atmosphere is quite pleasant, and also feels more alive. " Said Xi in her heart a small smile enjoying the happy atmosphere created.

" While there are many people who say I am strong, I cannot underestimate everything. Everything has to be looked at and calculated. " Say Xi quietly.

Seeing and hearing that, everyone was so amazed that Xi was not consumed by the talk - it would end up making him arrogant and arrogant. Whether there are how many strong people who thirst for praise and fame, but it is different from Xi who looks always calm and always thinks about every step he takes.

Yumiko, seeing Xi's calmness with a low flame, was greatly blown away. Unknowingly his face blushed as he looked at Xi. As bright as she regained her senses and quickly hid her blushing face from Xi.

On the other hand, Airis who was looking at Xi like that, was obviously very surprised. He also revealed something in his heart about Xi "For some reason... I always felt something was different from you. It was not like that time that boasted of its strength, and stepped forward like a starving beast. But, what I see now... It's completely different. I felt this change, it seemed after he met Miss Yumiko... Although the moment did not change completely, but I feel that the current one is much better than before. I wouldn't expect too much about the master that would change completely, but I hope this calmness will always be on him. Because this... Makes us feel comfortable and safe. " Airis murmured in her heart, Airis hopes that the comfort and security that Xi gave her will continue to exist forever.

At night in the great forest of Green Forest, the establishment of many tents in a flat place and guarded by many people armed fully. Those people stood guard outside the tent while observing the surrounding area just in case there was an impromptu attack from the monsters.

" so... What about tonight? Is safe? " Task the middle-aged lung man to someone sitting on a chair. This middle-aged lung man named Rizel Continath, a great merchant surrounded the various state mecam. In his hands, he almost had the entire world map of each of the regions present.

This time, he came to the country of the Snowy Kingdom to attend an event held once a year by the state to search for profits. Of course, by hunting monsters with the group he had trained, and selling beaver - a valuable item or material to adventurers.

A burly man, with his entire body bearing many scars, signified he was a great and courageous warrior. The man answered the question asked by Rizel politely.

" Mister Rizel, for now the situation is safe. So you can rest in peace. Me and the others will ensure your safety while resting. " Answer the man politely, explaining the current situation. From the information he got from his subordinates on guard, there was not a single monster living in the area around them, so he was able to conclude that for some time the situation would be safe. However, he and his colleagues will remain on guard and continue to be vigilant, considering they are also in the forest and it is impossible for them to be able to ask for help if anything happens.

The man with many scars on his body was named Bernard, an outstanding warrior and famous for his brutal and ferocious sword skills. Has special abilities that can increase his strength and stamina in battle. To make this man the worst enemy he could ever meet. He was also the most trusted right-hand man of the Rizel Continant, and the most reliable.

Hearing Bernard's report, Rizel was very grateful that the situation was safe. Rizel let out a breath of relief, and said "Thankfully, it was exhausting to find the perfect place to set up these tents. " She said.

Rizel turned around, and walked over to the empty chair. He sat down in the comfortable chair and talked to Bernard about a few things.

" How's the Stone Rhino Monster doing? Is everything okay? " Task Rizel to Bernard about the monsters that are the carriers of his goods.

Bernard replied by reading the report submitted by his subordinates. He read it to his master Rizel.

" The condition of the Rock Rhino is good - fine, only there is one Rock Rhino who was injured in the leg because it had fallen while climbing. " Answer Bernard.

" How is he now? Is the monster okay? " Task Rizel again to Bernard.

" According to this report, the monster should be in good condition. He's been getting wound care, and it should be two or three days his injury will heal. " Answer Bernard.

" It's good that it's like that, it's hard to reach this place even if there's help from some monsters. Yes, it does not matter anyway, because the adventurers have memorized this place, and they should come tomorrow and exchange their hunting results to us. " Rizel leaned back in his chair. " Bernard, I'll rest here, continue your work I'm counting on you. " Rizel said to Bernard that he was going to rest, and asked Bernard to join the others in keeping watch tonight.

" Ha, fine! " Reply Bernard respectfully and stand up from his chair.

Bernard exited the room after he had obtained his duties. Simultaneously, Rizel poured a glass of wine on his glass and then drank it peacefully.

" Morrow morning... We all have to work hard. " Rizel said while drinking his wine.

In the hinterland of the unexplored forest, a group of ferocious monsters were moving towards somewhere. Their numbers are very large, making many other wild animals feel scared until they go to escape to escape their homes to save themselves.

" ROAAAAR! " The roar of the monsters resounded in the forest making fear for the other creatures. The monsters continued to move nonstop.

The next day, adventurers as usual hunt monsters - monsters that exist in the big forest Green Forest to get materials - material that steps and is sold to Rizel merchants.

There were already many monsters that they had defeated, and they thought it was time for them to sell their hunted to the merchant Rizel.

" It seems like this is enough, let's go there and we sell all this to Rizel's merchants. I'm sure we'll make a gold coin this time. " Say someone adventurer who became the leader in the adventurer party. He led his comrades in the battle against the Armored Grizzly and managed to subvert it. Because of their large catch, the party leader invited his colleagues to where the Rizel merchant was. It's on the grassland hill.

" Yes, let's go there! I can't wait to see the gold waiting for us! " Tell a member with great enthusiasm.

" Our supplies are also running out, going there seems like a good option" one member said.

All of its members agreed to go to the meadow hills hidden among the trees - the trees in the great forest of the Green Forest.

" Okay, we've decided, we're going there now! " The leader of the party invited the others to go look for Rizel's merchant on a hidden meadow hill. With the map in his possession, he led his colleagues to search for Rizel's merchant with a safe route.

On the other hand, Xi and the others were exploring the great forest of the Green Forest. However, there was not a single strong monster they encountered, there were only a few small and weak monsters that ran away in fear and hid from them.

Xi ignored the monsters, as they were neither dangerous nor dangerous. A few hours they ventured further, finding no other monsters. It left Xi and the others perplexed at not being able to find them.

" What's going on? Why are there only low rank monsters in this forest? Did all the monsters we killed yesterday? " Tanya Airis was confused by the situation of the Green Forest's large forest.

" Hmmm, I don't think it's like that. In this vast and large forest it was impossible for life in it to be very little. I think maybe they're hiding somewhere that we can't find. " Yanzams.

" If it were like that, means for now we wouldn't find any monsters other than the low-ranked ones? " Glaamy said as he asked.

Yanzams nodded and said "It might just be like that... But I'm not too sure either. " Reply Yanzams.

They were all confused as to what to do today, because within the great forest of the Green Forest there were not many interesting things other than monsters. There may be some valuable mines in the forest, but none of them know the location.

Seeing everyone confused, Yumiko also gave a proposal to everyone. " How about we go to the grassland hills and sell our game there? I estimate that now merchant Rizel must have started his business. " Say Yumiko.

Yumiko's proposal made everyone interested, especially Xi was interested in someone mentioned by Yumiko as Rizel's merchant. " Ohw, so there's a merchant who's taking part in this raid? If Yumiko knew this person, it was certain that person was no ordinary person. Maybe he has some information or a map of this forest... I have to see him! " Murm Xi in his heart. He thought about Yumiko's proposal, and thought it was very good.

There was nothing they could neglect at the moment, and meeting the merchant Rizel was the best idea since they could sell and buy some items there. Xi also thought that Rizel's merchant was not an ordinary person, that was because Yumiko knew him and even advised him to visit him.

" Good proposal, because we have a lot of free time now. Looks like visiting Rizel's merchant isn't a bad idea. Let's see what we'll get there, Yumiko you lead the way. " Say Xi agreed to Yumiko's proposal and asked Yumiko to show them the right path to the place of the Rizel Merchant.

Yumiko nodded and responded to Xi's request asking her to lead the way. He began to step out his feet and show them the way.

" That way. " Say Yumiko as she walked showed them the way through the fastest route to get to the meadow hill where the merchant Rizel was.