In the blink of an eye, it was March 3.
Roy traveled through the forest.
The surrounding mountains were tall and the woods dense. Towering ancient trees rose from the ground one after another, their crowns joining into one vast canopy that almost blocked out all sunlight.
This cast a dark and oppressive feeling over the land below. That was also where Eglis's southwestern Dark Forest got its name.
"It looks like we're almost there!
"I can sense the aura of a Water Elemental!"
Suddenly, Beril, who was scouting ahead with a battle spear in hand, reminded them.
Upon hearing this, Planje leaped forward and jumped to a high spot to look around. She also let out a delighted cry. "It really is! There's a river ahead."
Roy said nothing more. He merely tightened the cloak draped over him and quickened his pace.
Athedia and the others hurried to catch up.
To avoid the "Divine Oracle Prophecy" reaction caused by his First Arrival here, Roy had followed the academy's advice and traveled low-key with his followers in this area for more than half a month.
The purpose was to become stained with the local aura, gradually exchange magic with the Heaven and Earth Nature, and adapt to the environment.
Although the essence of an outsider could not be changed, it was possible to adapt to the local environment as much as possible and disguise oneself as a native through experience.
To avoid trouble caused by his handsome appearance, he had even restrained his charm and applied a little makeup, making himself look much more ordinary.
"If the map provided by the academy is accurate, this should be the Potamos River.
"Following this river north will take us to the free kingdom of Tijara...
"Then we can go to Kaipan City,