"The sunlight now was no different from when we came in. I can say for certain that we've been here for more than a day," Belaque said.
"I think so too. From the time we came here until now, it really has been quite a long while," Uchiha Madara said.
"For some reason, it seems like nothing in this forest ever moves," Uchiha Madara said.
"Do you remember the way back?" Uchiha Madara asked, looking at Carter Binda.
"Of course I do. I'm a Winterfort patrolman—remembering routes is one of our most basic skills," Carter Binda said.
"Then let's head back now. Who knows what the situation is like outside," Uchiha Madara said.
As they spoke, the three of them set off. Just as when they had first entered, Carter Binda led the way while Uchiha Madara and Belaque followed behind him.
"Oh, right." Uchiha Madara looked at Belaque and asked, "Why did you ask him that question at the end? Was it important?"
"It wasn't that important. I was just curious," Belaque said with a smile. "Since he said the fifth magical beast had always been awake, why had no one living on the Ezerlan Continent ever seen it?"
"Maybe he was lying to you. I don't think that old con man had a single truthful word in his mouth. You can't believe a single word he says," Carter Binda said.
"His other words may have been lies, but this news might be true. I've heard of it before over the years," Belaque said.
"Even if it's awake, what does that have to do with you? Don't tell me you wanted to steal the fifth magical beast of the Ezerlan Continent," Uchiha Madara said.
"How could I possibly have that kind of ability? The four known magical beasts are