The Forest Prince's
Chapter 21. Resuming Travel

In the Dark Forest, the Nile Horse Territory

Hippotam said, "I can see the Helion in you, young man. You really are a Helion boy. I once owed your father a life debt.submit 1 your request and I will grant."

Nial then made his request, "freeing Khar and Warphan. Then we'll go on our way, uncle."

Hippotam, "alright, for you asked for it, though I will give it my weight. On one side, I owe your father a life, Nial. On the other hand you're asking me to release Khar and Warphan. The debt of life is paid with life.we are done. I will release Khar and Warphan.Tomorrow you will continue your journey. You please wait to be fined for a meal with 2 friends from the Bull Tribe. Warphan and Khar will follow. Himus, take them to the banquet!"

Himus, "well, dad. Come, Nial. Take those 2 friends."

then the four of them went out and headed for the banquet tent.

After the four of them left, they,

Pota immediately expressed his dissatisfaction at the father's decision, "why did you set Warphan free? And if you're really close friends with the Lion Tribe, isn't this a good time to help them, father? Should we just keep quiet?"

Hippotam then replied, "that promise must be kept, Pota. Helion didn't ask Dad anything when he saved me. Then, we can't just move to attack the Tiger Tribe and its allies, my son. The war sacrificed many things.The life of our tribe is more meaningful than what we get from the results of the war. But that doesn't mean we just stay completely. We'll move at the right time. You understand what I mean, right?"

Pota then said, "i know what you mean, dad. Do not be quick to get angry and rash in doing such a thing. We must be able to read the situation in order to take the right steps, so as not to harm us. Isn't that right, dad?"

Hippotam, "right, Pota. Meet the guards watching Warphan, then set him free and bring him to the banquet."

Pota, "well, dad." then left the tent.

Meanwhile, in the banquet tent

Nial asked Himus, "how long will it take from here to head to the Bear Tribe Region?"

Himus, "as far as I know, it'll take about 3 more days. The Bear Tribe is now always moving.

Bullan, "why can?"

Himus, "their territory is often ushered by the Tiger Tribe. They would rather give up and move around to avoid unnecessary wars for them."

Nial was ignited by the emotion of hearing the news, "Tiger Fuck."

Powerbull, "we have to stay calm, Nial. You're our hope to fight Tigerly and his children. We hope you can defeat the Tiger Tribe."

Nial then mocked the Powerbull, "so you guys are hanua witnesses? Then I'll fight them myself?"

Bullan, "haha. Not like that, stupid. We're gonna fight Tigerly's henchmen. You focus on the Tiger Tribe. The rest leave it to us."

Then Khar, Warphan, and Pota entered the banquet tent and joined them.

Nial, "thank God you're okay, sister?"

hugging his sister, Khar.

Khar, "i'm fine, brother. Just a little torture and they've apologized to us. Warphan's a little bad."

Bullan, "you deserve that, Warphan.just think of it as a memory of the Nile Horse Tribe." and then sneered towards the Warphans.

Warphan, "just good for you. Try you to go through things like I did, I'll make sure I'll laugh at you." annoyedly said to Bullan.

Himus then said, "again, for all these misunderstandings, I represent the Nile Horse Tribe, apologizing to all of you. Please enjoy all the dishes here."

Pota, "i also apologize to all of you, especially Khar and Warphan. I hope I can make it up to you in the future."

Powerbull, "already. That doesn't need to be discussed anymore. What matters is that we all gather here. Let's eat as much." Then take a big grilled fish and start eating it.

Town, "yes. We eat the whole thing."

The next day, the,

Nial, Bullan, Powerbull, Khar, and Warphan spoke simultaneously to Hippotam, "we thank you for your generosity by accepting our presence here as guests. May we repay the kindness of our uncles and brothers who are here."

Hippotam, "alright, young man. I hope you can be careful on the way." Then look at Himus as he says, "where is your brother, Pota? And have you prepared what I said for them?"

Himus replied, "already, father."

then look at Nial and his friend, and,

"i've prepared a lot of supplies for you on the journey. Hopefully you can quickly meet the Bear Tribe." then look back at Hippotam, "about Pota, maybe he has run to the boundary of the Dark Forest, father. I know for myself what Pota's behavior is."

Hippotam angrily said, "basically the boy, always throwing a tantrum."

then he said to Nial and his friend, "yes, take good care of yourself on the road."

Nial answered, "well, uncle. We're goin. Himus, say hello to Pota. Take care of yourself, too."

Himus, "definitely. Careful."

Then they left the Nile Horse and continued their journey towards the Bear Tribe. They only rest when they want to eat, to avoid a lot of wasted time, and to avoid the danger from the beasts in the Dark Forest.

then, when they almost came out of the Dark Forest,

Nial, "watch out, man. Someone's following us." tells Bullan, Powerbull, Khar and Warphan.

suddenly, Pota appeared from behind the big trees, then walked closer to the five of them.

Pota, "hello the sneakers." quipped Nial and his friend.

Nial then asked Pota, "what are you doing here, little boy?" don't you cry in fear in the middle of this forest alone." retorted mocking Pota.

while Bullan asked inwardly, why was Pota able to follow them.

Pota, "it's good you said little boy. Haha. I'd like to join you guys on an adventure and finish off the Tiger Tribe."

Powerbull then said, "it's not a walk in the vineyard for fun. We're going on a dangerous journey. You should understand, Pota."

Pota then replied, "I understand. I can take care of myself. Besides, I never knew what life was like outside the Dark Forest. I want to see everything. Just chill. I won't trouble you."

Khar, "did your father and brother know that you were joining us? Or did you escape your Tribal Territory?"

Pota then replied with a ketus, "just fine. They let me go. That's why I'm here with you. Never mind. Let's start our adventure. Haha."

Bullan, "already. Let's leave. We must quickly arrive at the Bear Tribe territory."

then walk slowly, then whisper to Nial behind the others,

"Nial, I feel like our trip this time will be very heavy."

Nial understood what Bullan was saying, "I hope you can be a good babysitter, Bullan. Hahaahaha. Let's go on."

then they continued their journey again towards the Bear Tribe Region. Meanwhile, in the Nile Horse Tribe Region, the,

Hippotam exasperatedly said, "son of a bitch. How dare he run away from here, say nothing and just write a letter. Your brother is very naughty, Himus."

Himus laughed at his father's words, "that's it. At least Nial and his friends are guarding Pota. I don't have to worry.We have to look at the situation about the other tribes, so we don't make the wrong decision."

Hippotam nodded resignedly, "alright, Himus."