"It's just ahead in the depths of the forest."
Ying, who had come earlier, reminded them aloud.
The forest in front of them was lush, likely due to the species of trees growing there. Even though the season had already turned to late autumn, the growth was still extremely vigorous. This was also the reason Aaliyah chose this place as a retreat.
"Boom!"
Gauss faintly heard several rumblings coming from deep within the forest.
Something seemed to be happening there.
Gauss turned back to look in the direction of Flute Castle; he had just infused his magic power into the gold bracelet in his hand, which served as a "Pleos Summoning Device."
If its function was indeed as the Tiefling Paladin had said, Pleos should have already received his message from this side.
However, this was just a safety measure.
His gaze returned to the forest.
He couldn't just wait here idly for the others to arrive; by then, everything would be too late.
