"Careful. There are magical beasts fighting up ahead. They might be Atlantis defense soldiers. Let's observe cautiously first."
As Mash, Ritsuka, Shen Fei, Mandycard, Corday, and the others entered the forest on Heracles Island, Mandycard, who was scouting at the front, suddenly spoke in a low voice.
After arriving near Heracles Island, the group discussed their options and decided that a few of them would head to the island first to rendezvous with the Servants there and gather intelligence. Their main concern was whether there was a temple on the island and where it was located. Mandycard only knew that some islands had temples, but he was not certain which ones.
However, Shen Fei had a guess. Judging from the islands' names, such as the previous Hestia Island and the current Heracles Island, they should undoubtedly have temples.
"So the villagers are hunting magical beasts."
The group quietly approached the battle and found six villagers surrounding a huge black demonic boar. The six wielded crude weapons and worked together to keep the boar trapped within a limited area.
"Who are you people?"
The villagers immediately spotted the group when they stepped out. Since they were only villagers, there was no need to hide. The group had intended to ask the villagers for information anyway.
"It's been a long time, everyone." Corday immediately stepped forward and greeted the villagers.
"Well, if it isn't Corday! Where have you been these past few days? Jason's been terribly lonely without you." One of the villagers immediately left the group upon seeing Corday and ran over with a smile.
"Haha, he would never be lonely." Corday said with a smile.
"Jason?" Mash and Ritsuka were somewhat surprised upon hearing Jason's name. Corday had said she would give them a surprise before, but she had not