As they walked, Laura shared with Ned the legends she had heard about the forest. "My family's elder once told me that the roots of the trees in this Dark Forest hide evil powers. Merely touching them can plunge one into a realm of darkness, never to return to the light.
Yet, this forest is also a sanctuary for mysterious elves, who dwell in darkness and gain wisdom and strength through communion with the trees. Looking at it now, it indeed seems different," Laura said.
Ned listened attentively and smiled. "I often practice my magic here in this forest, as it's the best place to absorb moonlight at night. I'll show you where I usually practice. It's not as scary as your elder described, and there are no mysterious elves. Legends are just legends, and this forest is just a place without sunlight."
As they walked, they arrived at Ned's regular practice spot, which wa
On the top floor of the castle, Laura and Ned discovered that Massimo's door required a password to enter. However, Laura didn't know the password, so she couldn't unlock it. Ned, being a werewolf with incredible strength and seemingly unlimited power, decided to ram into the door.With a resounding crash, the door fell to the ground, and a cloud of smoke billowed up and dissipated. Laura waved her hand to clear the smoke and exclaimed, "So this is how his room looks like."Massimo's bedroom was a spacious and impressive chamber, filled with a sense of grandeur. The walls were adorned with exquisite murals depicting a mysterious story that seemed to transport one to another world.The floor was covered in smooth marble, each tile was inlaid with intricate patterns. Elegant porcelain display cases were placed in every corner, showcasing unique pieces of art. Ned walked up
Laura and Ned both looked surprised to see that Massimo had hidden a huge secret room behind his bookshelf. The walls of the room were made of gold, shining brightly as they were exposed. It was obvious that Massimo had invested a considerable amount of the family's gold coins in this room.Laura walked in first and looked around the grand room, unable to help but marvel at the sight. "This old fox has been keeping so many of the family's gold coins hidden away. It's amazing how he could be the leader for so long," she exclaimed."Let's go inside and search for clues," Ned suggested.In the left corner of the room, they found Massimo's collection of weapons. There were countless swords and knives, as well as more advanced weapons such as cannons. Ned walked closer to inspect them."It seems that Massimo has a deep interest in weapons. Where did he get all these? How does your family have such
As Ned and Laura prepared to leave, a thought suddenly struck Ned. Remembering the day he discovered Massimo's escape, he had fled through the window. This significant detail had slipped their notice, and they hadn't yet searched for any clues.Before Laura could react, Ned walked straight to the window. Following his lead, Laura also approached the window. Ned carefully examined the escape route and discovered some tell-tale signs.He realized that the escape marks were not made by a human, as only a werewolf could have left such traces. He quickly shared this observation with Laura.Laura was shocked to hear this. Could it be true that their family leader, her father, was not human? She found it hard to believe, imagining who they had been living with all these years. Especially knowing Massimo's extremely vicious methods, it made her more convinced of Ned's claim that her father might not be human.
But Ned, with his telepathy, couldn't help but sense Laura's thoughts. He changed the subject, asking, "According to the escape traces, where could he have gone?"Laura, hearing his words, silenced her inner murmurings.Trying to redirect their focus, Ned proposed, "There's plenty of gold in Massimo's darkroom. Should we retrieve it for him?"Laura, however, was not in the mood to consider such matters, nor did she care about such trivialities.Noticing her indifference, Ned chose not to pursue the matter. As he was about to speak, Laura interrupted, "What should we do now? We don't have a clue where he escaped to, and we can't seem to find him anywhere."Ned responded calmly, "Let's investigate further tomorrow. I'll attempt to use my mana to track him."The two stood silently by the window for a moment, lost in their own thoughts.
As Ned looked at his father's furious face, he spoke with fear, "It was Halen, he told me we should go to the forest to ride horses and search for the seven-colored grass." Upon hearing Ned's explanation, the chief of the Naumes clan's anger dissipated slightly, as the brothers had always had a close bond in his heart.Suddenly, Halen's personal servant standing nearby spoke up, "Chief, when the second prince and the young prince left today, we heard the young prince begging the second prince to accompany him to the forest to search for the seven-colored grass. He said he loved it very much and wanted the second prince to ride horses with him there."Upon hearing this, the chief's anger flared up again. He slapped Ned on the face and shouted, "You idiot! If anything happens to your brother, I'll make you pay! Get out! Get out of this family!"Ned, hearing the servant's words, shook his head continuously, his eye
The mysterious man continued walking with Ned, and Ned asked, "Do you know the Naumes family?"The man stopped in his tracks, and the wind blew his black cloak, revealing his masked face. He had been aware of Ned's unpopularity within the Naumes family for some time and had been watching him closely. He had even followed Ned and Halen into the forest, observing silently. His plan to make Ned follow him willingly had been well thought out.Upon hearing this, Ned was overjoyed. He quickly walked up to the man and said, "Can you take me back? I'm lost and can't find my way back."The man flashed a devilish smile and said, "Of course, just follow me."Since Ned didn't know the way back, he followed the man, who led him on a increasingly treacherous path through increasingly darker surroundings. The eerie atmosphere made Ned feel uneasy, and he approached the man, saying, "How much longer do we ha
Under the glow of the ritual, a brave explorer willingly became the first to attempt the fusion. His body began to transform, his hair growing wildly until it covered his entire body, and his teeth sharpening to a lethal point. In the end, he emerged as a powerful werewolf, Alpha.With the success of his experiment, other explorers followed suit and also transformed into werewolves. This new species began to establish their own tribe, led by Alpha, and explored the new world together.Their bodies became stronger, their senses sharper, and their magical powers, gained through the mysterious ritual, made them formidable combatants. Together with the Dark Elves, they guarded the forest.As the first werewolf, Alpha possessed immense power. Skilled at disguising himself, he understood human nature well due to his former life as a man. He hid among the crowd, searching for werewolves he could cultivate.
As Ned lay there, his thoughts wandered to his palace, filled with his prized possessions. Every night, he would admire them, reliving memories of riding and shooting arrows with his brothers. What he missed most was the cuisine prepared by the royal chef, a woman who doted on him and always sneaked him delicious treats, keeping them from his brothers.The mere thought of it made Ned's heart ache, and he found himself yearning to break free from his imprisonment, to burst out of the cave and shout to the world, "Let me out! I want to leave this horrid place! I want to go home!"As a werewolf, Ned's senses were heightened, and he was immediately alerted by a rustling sound in the trees. "Who's there? Come out and don't hide!" he barked.A red-cloaked female werewolf emerged from the shadows, carrying a basket. She approached Ned cautiously. "Don't be alarmed," she said, "My name is Loba. I am the medic of the wer
Years later, as the sun cast its golden rays over the peaceful countryside, Ned and Laura sat on their porch, looking out over their lush garden. Their hair was now white with age, but their eyes still sparkled with the same mischievous glint as in their younger days.Laura tended to the flowers while Ned tinkered with a small device, his mind still filled with ideas and inventions. They had grown old together, side by side, and their love had only deepened with time.One day, a young boy appeared at their cottage. He introduced himself as a descendant of one of their old friends and said that he had come to seek their wisdom. The boy, named Alex, was a curious and adventurous soul, and he wanted to know more about the legendary heroes who had saved the kingdom.Laura and Ned smiled at the youngster's enthusiasm. They invited him to stay and share their stories, their experiences, and the wisdom they had gained over the years. Alex was eager to learn, and he listened intently as they
Leo spoke up to Halen, "Prince Halen, something this bizarre must be caused by some kind of supernatural force. I've heard of a similar incident happening in a kingdom to the east."Upon hearing Leo's words, Halen's eyes lit up, and he called Leo close to him, eager to hear more.Leo began to speak in a measured tone, "Prince Halen, it is rumored that a curse was placed on the head of the patriarch of that family, causing a series of strange events that ultimately led to the deaths of all its members."Halen was taken aback and asked, "Do you know who the patriarch of that family was?""I've heard rumors that his name was Massimo Legoza!" Leo replied.Halen's eyes widened in surprise, "What! How could it be him?"Seeing Halen's reaction, Leo pretended to be oblivious and asked, "Why, Prince Halen, do you know him?""He's the Duke of our family. I never knew he was once the patriarch of a family," Halen said, sounding alarmed.Leo feigned concern, "Oh, Prince Halen, then you must be ca
The guard hurriedly entered the study to report. "King, something terrible has happened. The Queen... The Queen is gone.""What?" King Naumes stumbled slightly, his face registering disbelief."King, the Queen is dead," the guard said tremulously, afraid of the king's anger."What! Impossible! My mother was fine. How could she be dead? You stupid guard, shut your mouth!" Halen looked incredulous, contradicting the servant and kicking him to the ground.King Naumes pointed at the guard, his voice trembling. "Where is the Queen? Tell me where she is!""King, she's at the castle gate. The doctor believes she fell from the terrace," the guard said.King Naumes rushed to the castle gate, his heart pounding. He saw the Queen's closed eyes and the blood staining her lips, her blood soaking into the ground.The king embraced the queen, shaking her body and calling her name desperately. But she wouldn't respond to him like she used to, and the king howled in despair."Why? Why?" The king, who
Ned gently placed the handkerchief back over Laura's face and patiently explained, "If you don't wear this, Massimo will recognize you instantly when you come across him. It will be difficult to carry out our revenge then."Laura found Ned's words reasonable and didn't protest further.That evening, Ned and Laura were standing on the top floor of the castle, admiring the view. "Laura, what do you think we should do now?" Ned knew that with Massimo's return, Laura would be eager to take the next step."It's time we create something interesting to celebrate Massimo's return," Laura said with a glint in her eye.Ned understood Laura's intention and asked, "Who do you want to be the first to initiate this?""Of course, it should be our esteemed First Prince. I want him to go down and fetch washing water for my sister
Nevin slowly approached Laura and placed his hands around her waist. "Could you be my princess consort, replacing the previous one?" he asked. Laura felt a sense of disgust as she heard this. She almost pushed him away, but then she thought that being close to the prince might provide an opportunity to exact revenge on the princess consort. So she pretended to be bashful and remained silent.To Nevin, Laura's silence seemed like acquiescence. He continued, "Alright, then from now on, you will maintain the schedule of the previous princess consort and take her place. You won't have to do any cleaning; I'll have the servants do it for you."Just as he finished speaking, Halen walked in and applauded, saying, "Brother, you're really in high spirits! The princess consort has just left, and you're already cozying up to her servant." Laura, sensing Halen's arrival, discreetly made her way out, but lingered near the door.
The knife pierced through the princess's body, and she slowly collapsed to the ground.Everyone was horrified by the princess's actions. In the distance, Ned watched the scene with a smile."This family is really interesting," he said.Nevin's eyes widened as he watched the princess lie motionless on the ground.Halen immediately ran over, cradling the princess's body in his arms. "Why? Why did you do this? You didn't have to protect me," he asked, confused.Blood continued to pour from the princess's mouth as she trembled and spoke. "Because you were so good to me, and I knew all about your plans," she said."You knew, but you still helped me? Why are you so foolish?" Halen was shocked to learn that the princess had been aware of his schemes."Because...because you were one of the few people in this castle who were kind to me. Even
When the Queen saw Halen in such a state, she assumed he was feeling unwell and quickly walked up to him. "Halen, my dear son, what's wrong with you?" she asked. Halen, upon seeing the Queen, quickly bowed and wiped the corner of his mouth. "I'm sorry, Mother. I just saw a woman, and her beauty was so captivating," he confessed, pretending not to know who the princess was. "I saw her too. She's your brother's woman. Don't even think about it. Go back to your room and rest. I'll send a servant to bring you breakfast. You need to get well. The way you behaved just now is not befitting of a prince," the Queen said, feeling a sense of shame that her son was coveting his brother's woman. Halen, hearing his mother's words, had no choice but to return to his room. However, as he lay in bed, his mind was filled with thoughts of evil plans. With a wicked smile, he prepared to take a nap. Meanwhile, the princess had brought the roses into her room and began arranging them beautifully. When s
Laura cautiously leaned in to listen at the door, coincidentally, Ned was wandering around the castle and saw Laura. He walked towards her, but Laura was so focused on listening to the sounds inside the room that she didn't notice him. Ned quietly approached and gently tapped on Laura's shoulder. Laura was startled and turned to see Ned, pushing him away lightly."You scared me, do you know that?" she exclaimed."What are you doing?" Ned asked with a smile.Laura gestured for him to be quiet with a "shhh" motion, reminding Ned not to speak. Ned understood and leaned in to listen as well. They could hear the sound of a bottle shattering inside the Prince's room. Laura was very worried, she was concerned about what might have happened to the Princess. She wanted to knock on the door, but her status prevented her from doing so.Ned saw through Laura's thoughts and took her by the hand, using his magic to make them both invisible. Laura looked at Ned with confused eyes, not understanding
When Laura saw Lucy's angry appearance, she did not intend to pay any attention to her and thought about what to do next.The next morning, when the Selene foreman came to assign work, Lucy was still so eager to attack Laura that she did not listen to what the Selene foreman had to say.Lucy deliberately walks up to Laura and uses Ned's method to deal with her. When Laura comes, she reaches over the mop and directly trips Laura"Ah -" Laura cried out in pain, and this scene was just seen by the foreman Selene, who did not want to listen to any explanation from Lucy, put Lucy in the back kitchen to help, and was never allowed to come back to work.In this way, Lucy completely disappeared from Laura's life, and her residence was changed. Laura lived a reasonably well-nourished life without Lucy's provocation.At the end of their work, Ned and Laura go together. Ned leans close to Laura's ear"I'll meet you tonight in the back garden. I found a great place