After forcibly dragging the Forest Trolls away from that area, Han Shuo, unable to communicate with them, did not linger there or visit their village to find the old priest who understood the Common Tongue. Instead, he retraced his route and sneaked back toward the main encampment of the Violet Thorn Knights.
With a Magic Scroll capable of creating a Space Gate, Cecilia might not have been as strong as Cassel and his companions, but escaping should not have been a problem if she put her mind to it. Han Shuo kept feeling that something was amiss about the Bart Trade Alliance's Violet Thorn Knights appearing in the Dark Forest. Because of Cecilia, Emily could not readily tell him the truth, so he decided to investigate for himself.
Using his sole remaining Yin Demon to scout ahead, Han Shuo extended his Divine Sense and could likewise sense the various presences within a certain range around him. The midday sunlight stubbornly pierced the layers of leaves to shine on the floor of the Dark Forest. At a glance, those tenacious shafts of sunlight resembled arrows.
With his exceptionally keen senses, Han Shuo moved through the woods like the most experienced hunter, his figure darting and weaving swiftly without making a sound. With his extraordinarily powerful Divine Sense and the Yin Demon's surveillance, he sneaked back to the Violet Thorn Knights' encampment within a few minutes.
The knights scattered throughout the area rested lazily, squinting in the warm sunlight as they discussed subjects unsuitable for children. From time to time, muffled, lewd laughter rose from the clusters of men. Some persevering knights were also practicing their Battle Aura alone.
The Magic Barrier around the central tent had still not been removed. One or two faint screams came from within, sounding as though