After Bubuta had fully recovered, Ang and Roel began making thorough preparations for the supplies they would need to enter the Andalutin Forest. To ensure that this adventure went smoothly, Ang decided to provide Roel and Bubuta with a more secure living environment. He rented a small courtyard in Monag County City as temporary lodging for the siblings. Though it was only a temporary arrangement, Ang made Roel a promise: no matter how the forest expedition turned out, he would buy the courtyard and give it to Roel as repayment for his help. Roel felt both grateful and uneasy, but he understood Ang's good intentions and realized that this was a major turning point in the siblings' fate.
Considering Bubuta's safety, Ang also hired a Guanda woman through the Adventurer's Guild to take care of Bubuta while they were away. The woman was also a Guanda person who had lost her family. Ang felt that she and Bubuta would have much in common, and that she could give Bubuta sufficient care and companionship. Roel was deeply grateful for the arrangement. Though he was still reluctant to leave his sister behind, at least he could enter the forest without worries.
Although Bubuta was young, she gradually came to understand her brother's and Ang's plans. Rather than acting spoiled or showing unease as usual, she silently accepted the arrangements. Bubuta knew that she could not accompany her brother on this adventure for the time being, but she made a vow that one day, she too would become independent like him and be able to help others.
Once everything had been arranged, Ang and Roel set off for the Andalutin Forest. Monag County City was two days away from the Andalutin Forest by horse, assuming the horses ran without rest. However, Ang was