Rustle, rustle...
"The Thorny Earth Dragon is actually an extremely docile, social monster."
"They live on grass, and generally speaking, they won't take the initiative to attack other creatures."
Falan raised a hand to push aside the branch before him, explaining to the team members behind him as he walked.
Everyone followed closely behind Falan, stepping in his footprints as they crossed the mud on the ground.
"So that Thorny Earth Dragon attacking us for no reason was an abnormal situation?"
Enrique's curious voice came from the back of the group.
Falan turned slightly and nodded, saying with a trace of worry,
"Yeah... That Thorny Earth Dragon was clearly in a state of panic, so we have to go take a look at their territory."
After speaking, he looked up at the dazzling sunlight streaming through the leaves, but his heart was heavy.
A Goblin King had already appeared in the forest's outer reaches. If something happened here as well,
then Asiala and the several nearby border cities would be in danger.
Moreover, this revealed another piece of information: the Goblin King's appearance was not an isolated incident.
What about other places?
It wasn't simply a matter of one leading to two. There might even be a third and a fourth!
At that thought, Falan couldn't help praying inwardly. He murmured,
"I hope it's just my imagination..."
Rustle, rustle!
Suddenly, a burst of hurried movement from the bushes interrupted Falan's thoughts.
"Who is it!"
Before everyone could assume a defensive stance, a figure ran out of the bushes.
"Captain! Something's happened..."
A familiar voice rang out, carrying a trace of urgency and panic.
Only after looking carefully did everyone realize that Shalina and Moss, who had gone ahead to scout, had returned.
However, Shalina's expression looked extremely grim.
"Shalina! How