From MC's Perspective
Nocturnal Forest
"Yes, Master. Before I could complete the mental method, I was reaching the end of my lifespan," Hank said to us.
I nodded to Hank and said, "You are part of my team now, so don't worry about anything else."
"Now, tell us about the forests here and why the local forces are looking for us," I added with a smile.
Hank came to a sudden realization. He knew about the local forces' orders; according to his information, a team of outsiders had entered the forest.
Local forces did not want the news leaked. They had discovered ruins here and wanted to keep them for themselves.
After realizing that the "outsiders" were none other than the three people in front of him, Hank collected his thoughts and started explaining the situation.
A few minutes later, I had the full picture. Otto and Patrick looked at each other. Instead of getting serious, they were amused.
