Panic

"You owe me a life. I've made grilled fish for you, and you're not thanking me," Gilda said irritably. Because she couldn't bear to see Arthur, who wouldn't eat if the fish was not grilled, Gilda was forced to do the Jotun's will, which for some reason has become a little spoiled.

"How can I owe you a life? Don't overdo it. It's just a fish!" concluded Arthur with his mouth complete. So delicious, a few pieces of fish meat were attached to the monster's cheek.

"Didn't you say yourself, if the fish wasn't my roast... Then you won't eat? You, creatures don't know themselves."

Arthur smiled slyly when he heard Gilda's babble. Right now, he didn't care what the girl said because he was enjoying the fish he was eating.

After enjoying the view over the cave, Arthur took Pipi and Gilda to the river he had previously found. They also hunted as many fish as possible to bring a few tails to be used as provisions during the return trip. The return trip? Yes, that's right. They planned to continue the journey to get to their respective residences faster without staying again in the cave where they had slept before. In addition to the dangerous cave area, the dampness around the cave made it uncomfortable for both Gilda and Arthur to occupy the cave.

Then, what about their agreement when they go home later? Is it true that they will return to their respective residences without telling their families their homes? What is clear is that at this time, they are working together to find a way home first. Although Gilda's words often sounded stupefied, Gilda had gotten used to Arthur's presence for a long time. She kept trying to stay calm in the face of her nemesis until she could return to the village of Tanee with the circumstances ok.

"I have brought six fish for my supplies and Pipi later. I hope you also bring your provisions, so you don't have to ask for my rations," said Gilda as she was preparing to start the journey.

"Take it easy, and I have also brought my supplies. So, you don't need to be afraid. I've brought a bag that I made myself from leaves that don't tear easily. So, it's not me who will ask for your rations, but you who will ask for my rations. Just look at it later, hahaha," Arthur laughed with satisfaction.

Gilda squealed as she glanced sharply at Arthur. Unlike Gilda, Pipi chuckled lightly because she heard Arthur's lede, which she thought was cute. However, when she turned her head to each other with Gilda, Pipi immediately wiped out her laughter as if pretending not to be offended so that Gilda would not be offended.

They also began to step foot to start the journey. The first path they chose was down the river they had just found. This was done because who knew that the river was leading or coming from a waterfall near Howa cave.

"What if we take a break first? I'm getting tired," Gilda said as she held her knees with her body starting to sweat.

"Tsk!" murmured Arthur. He didn't realize that Gilda had heard his remarks.

"What did you say?! If you want to go first, please just leave!" No need to wait for me. Pipi and I will spend the night here until dawn comes," concluded Gilda, who was again irritated.

"Listen, we can't waste time spending the night here. We're in a forest that doesn't know where it is! So, the sooner we get home, it'll be better. You understand?"

"It is precisely because it is already night that we have to prepare our energy to walk again tomorrow. So let's put it this way if you want to keep going, go ahead. Let me spend the night here first," Gilda replied, not caring about Arthur's words. She then cleaned the ground that she would later use as bedding tonight. Previously she had also brought some leaves whose surface was large to serve as a blanket.

Arthur took a long breath. He was tired of the constant debate between himself and the daughter of Emmett Vary. Without commenting, he then continued his steps alone, leaving Pipi and Gilda, who had turned their heads to each other when they saw Arthur's departure.

"Sir! Please, don't leave us!" screamed Pipi.

"Never mind Pipi. Just let him go. His presence doesn't affect our journey," Gilda whispered unconcernedly.

"B-but, If something puts our lives at risk, how about it?" asked Pipi, who panicked when she saw that Arthur had walked farther and farther.

"The only danger that haunts us is the monster. But, it's up to you. If you want to go with him, go ahead. I'll still rest here,' Gilda retorted. The girl had already stretched her body, which was now wrapped in leaves as a blanket.

Because she felt terrible about Gilda, Pipi then slept beside Gilda with a gloomy face.

"You think, who are you? A stubborn girl like you doesn't deserve to arrange a remarkable creature like me! Besides, do you know what you are about the outside world? The first time you entered the Dark forest, you were already unlucky like this. Just look at it later! You will regret it! Ivar, who was annoyed at Gilda, muttered.

Almost an hour passed, and Gilda slept asleep with exhaustion. It's different with Pipi, who has always felt insecure and watches their surroundings. Repeatedly she tried to sleep but to no avail. She felt several pairs of eyes were watching her and Gilda at this time.

Pipi tries to wake Gilda up slowly. However, Gilda did not wake up. All there was that she looked more and more sleepy in her sleep.

"Princess... Princess Gilda, get up!" hissed Pipi as she shook Gilda's arm slowly.

"The only danger that haunts us is the monster. But, it's up to you. If you want to go with him, go ahead. I'll still rest here,' Gilda retorted. The girl had already stretched her body, which was now wrapped in leaves as a blanket.

Because she felt terrible about Gilda, Pipi then slept beside Gilda with a gloomy face.

"You think, who are you? A stubborn girl like you doesn't deserve to arrange a remarkable creature like me! Besides, do you know what you are about the outside world? The first time you entered the Dark forest, you were already unlucky like this. Just look at it later! You will regret it! Ivar, who was annoyed at Gilda, muttered.

Almost an hour passed, and Gilda slept asleep with exhaustion. It's different with Pipi, who has always felt insecure and watches their surroundings. Repeatedly she tried to sleep but to no avail. She felt several pairs of eyes were watching her and Gilda at this time.

Pipi tries to wake Gilda up slowly. However, Gilda did not wake up. All there was that she looked more and more sleepy in her sleep.

"Princess... Princess Gilda, get up!" hissed Pipi as she shook Gilda's arm slowly.

The longer Gilda didn't wake up, and Pipi felt the one watching them was getting closer. Then, without thinking, both of them up by shaking her body even tighter.

"Princess Gilda, Wake up! We are in danger!" exclaimed Pipi.