Hubert knew that the crystal egg would be in the incubation period for a lot more time, So he went out of his hiding place and saw that there were a lot of corpses scattered everywhere and started to think of what happened in this area while he was busy hiding and executing his plans. Then he remembered the powerful force coming from his back when he was done fighting with the boss monster and thought, " maybe this was caused by the high ranking monster who was fighting when I rushed deeper in the forest" then he frowned.
Let it be, I was really lucky to hide myself from those monsters when they clashed with each other, Hubert said. But he did not know that a mysterious woman was protecting him from the shadows.
Next, Hubert continued his journey going deeper in the forest and without knowing he was already in one of the red zones marked in the map. He was shocked to see that he was in this direction and slapped his self sayin, "how dumb I am for not checking the map and just drifted everywhere. If Anna knew this, I would surely be dead. Haiist ... Well she is not here anyways, So I'll just stay here for a day or two afterwards, end my journey and go back to our home".
Hubert went around the red zones and was observing some monsters fighting and killing each other to get some experience and inspiration in his skills and arts. At that time he accidentally saw a group of people that were fighting beasts and monsters in another direction. Some of these were at the ranks of marquise, elektors, dukes, grand dukes and there were also 2 persons who gave off an unpresented feeling of force and power. It seems that space was being twisted in their surroundings.
One of them was an old looking man and was holding a staff and 2 daggers could be seen in his waist. This old man gave an aura of peace, calmness and tranquility, but there was a hidden pressure behind that face. The other one was a tall and buffed man looking around his 40s. A large great sword was hanging on his back. The aura of that man was showing an immense feeling of danger and brutality. It seems that every strike he would make would kill his enemies and blast them into paste.
If these were in any place rather than the forest of kaldita, they would be considered as a force that could annihilate cities and fortresses.
After killing the beasts, the two human monsters went to a quiet place and talked with each other.
The buffed man said, hey old D, i think the task given to us was a setup plotted by our enemies. They wanted to deal with us, but they couldn't. So they made this request and planned to let the monsters in the forest kill us.
From the information that the castle lord gave us, and the mistakes and inaccuracies he provided us, i am very sure that he is also one of those people who plotted behind our backs. You see, he told us that the highest monster in this area was only at an archduke level.
He also added that the monsters in the area were scattered and were distributed. But what the heck, when we arrived. We suddenly encountered a beast tide, next we encountered 2 kings and almost got killed by them. But fortunately we survived, and that was at the expense of our troops being obliterated that almost half of them died. Lastly how can you explain to me the illusions, traps, and the mist covering the entire middle area of the forest. If i survive from this trip i would for sure go and kill those maggots'.
Old D was thinking, but the calm and reserved aura he used to have was gone and was now replaced by an aura of a veteran killer. I know what you are thinking Jeff, Don't worry we are on the same page if we survive this encounter I'll be sure to help you in killing those worms, and making them an example not to go behind our back.
These two human monsters were brothers for a long period of time, their ages were past 300 years. They created a mercenary group called "Brothers in Arms" to support and help any people that needed their aid.
Hubert was listening to their conversation, when the two old monsters noticed his presence.
Old d and Jeff simultaneously released their aura and directed it to Hubert pressuring him and making him jitter. Hubert walked off the tree he was hiding and looked at the pair of old monsters. Afterwards he smiled and greeted the both of them saying, "Hello Great masters I am Huber Graftfree. I was just passing by and heard some noises, So i followed that sound and saw that you and your people were fighting beasts and monsters. I was planning to help you guys if you would be in danger, but I was mistaken. You all are stronger than me and did not need any help coming from this lowly one".
This made the two of them somewhat confused and was thinking, "what is a viscount doing deep inside this forest. Is he a spy sent by our enemies? hmmm no, I think not because if he is a spy, he has already run away or fought the both of us. And he doesn't have any malicious aura inside of him, he also seems very pure and very innocent. Well he is only a viscount so if he does anything suspicious, will just kill him"
Jeff spoke to Hubert and said ," Little brother, what are you doing inside this forest, and what did you say your name again?". Hubert answered," sir my name is Hubert Graftfree. As i was saying i was just passing by and saw your group fighting with beasts and monsters and was planning to help if you guys needed one".
Old D asked next and inquired, " Little one how did you come this deep in the forest without getting killed or eaten by monsters and beasts. There are a lot of creatures in the forest who are stronger than you and could kill you easily. So how did you do it".
I have a map of the whole forest with me, so I just avoided those places which are dangerous and followed the path that are safe and peaceful. With that I can go to any place in this forest without being killed or being spotted, then he smiled towards the pair of monsters.
Both Old D and Jeff looked at each other with bewilderment in their eyes. Old D asked again and said, "really little one? you have a map of the entire forest. Are you joking if not, can you help us get out of the forest. Don't worry, we would be paying you with your service on being our guide going outside of this forest".
Both Old and Jeff were given a ray of light that would save their troops of mercenary brothers.
Hubert smiled and said, I have no problem with those great masters. I was also planning to go back home after today, but with what you said we can start going out of the forest now.