The furnishings of the house were very simple, except for a stone fireplace, a table and a few chairs, and two hangers in the corner, but there was no other furniture, not even a bed.

The man walked over to the fireplace and added some firewood to it, then walked over to the table and picked up the teapot and poured some hot water into the four teacups. "We were talking in the house just now, and we knew it when you first stepped into the area, so we climbed up the trees and stood on guard, just in case. ”

"Alert, is there danger here?" Brewster followed into the house, and the others walked through the door in turn, and the other three Altuna soldiers did not follow, but closed the door outside, and the knight glanced back alarmingly. "Won't they come in?"

"There are only four chairs here, which is not enough for a few of us in the house. The man smiled and motioned for the four to sit down. "You've been walking for a long time, so take a break, I'll just stand. ”

"What's your name?" Stan asked, politely as he sat down.

"Camden. The man pushed four cups of hot water in front of everyone. "The four of us are soldiers of the defenders of Magnus Fortress, and unfortunately we have been drawn to guard this house. ”

"Is it unfortunate to be drawn, does it have anything to do with the danger you just mentioned?" Brewster picked up his teacup, put it under his nose and sniffed it, not drinking it immediately.

"Who would want to stay away from the army and come to this inaccessible hut, let alone be surrounded by fog monsters. Camden stood by the fireplace, his hands crossed over his chest. "Because no one wants to come, we have to draw lots, and those who are selected will be sent here to stay here for half a year, and then they can return to the fortress. ”

Stan nodded. "I don't think it's a dangerous place, and the fog monsters don't seem to come near here. ”

"Yes, in order to provide a shortcut between Doyle and Altoona, the two countries have asked the Great Sage Adeline to open a path in the Twilight Forest that allows people to pass safely, this invisible path does not look any different from the surroundings, but it is protected by magic, so that the Mist Monsters dare not approach it, we call this path the path of light, because it is like a path full of light in this dark forest, protecting everyone who passes through it. Camden spoke slowly, not in a hurry. At the same time, in order to allow the travelers to get a proper rest, a room like this is built every almost a day's journey, and Adeline casts an even more powerful enchantment magic around the house, not only stopping the foggers, but also purifying the environment of this small forest. ”

"Light Path, Adeline is so powerful, the strength of the Great Sage is really bottomless. Ness sighed, picked up the teacup and drank it, Brewster couldn't stop it, just prayed in her heart that the mage would be fine.

Camden laughed. "I don't know much about magic, but it seems that the Great Sage can't sustain it forever, and every year there are mages who are led by us along the entire path of light, and they sometimes stop to cast spells along the way, I guess it's to strengthen the magic that has weakened in the path of light. ”

"You guessed it, that's how it should be. Ruiya nodded in agreement.

"In that case, why were you so alert?" Stan still hadn't forgotten the question that had been left unanswered.

"It wouldn't have been like that, but just two months ago, in addition to the Mistwalkers, another threat appeared in the forest, a threat that we were already familiar with, but unfamiliar. Camden's face became serious.

"Familiar but unfamiliar, you mean Dark Tide?" Ruiya asked, taking a sip of hot water and looking up.

"That's right, a demon to be exact. Camden nodded at the mage. "Our patrolmen have found traces of demons near the path of light, which can be said to be a deadly threat to us, the path of light can't stop the demons, so we have to be careful ourselves, fortunately there are not many of them, not enough to cut off the path of light. ”

"Don't underestimate them, one demon could have taken out all four of you. Brewster shook his head and looked at Camden worriedly.

"Thank you for the reminder, we've heard of the dangers of demons, and we've grown to four from two soldiers to each room. Camden nodded to the knight in thanks.

"I think forty is enough, but there is no room for forty people in this house. Brewster glanced at the furnishings in the room and suddenly remembered something. "By the way, how did they get around Magnus Fortress?"

"I guess they climbed over Blackridge, and while we have patrols in Blackridge, it's impossible to fully monitor every move on the mountain. Camden shrugged helplessly.

"No wonder we've encountered so many demons, maybe all from the top of Blackridge Mountain. Stan looked thoughtfully at the table, his knuckles tapping lightly on the table.

"Wouldn't it be dangerous for us to go on this trip, and if we encounter demons in the forest, it will be difficult to fight them in such low visibility. Ness looks at Stan worriedly.

"I think on the other hand, the fog might be good for us. Camden's face was smiling again. "Demons also rely on their eyes to search for prey, and a thick fog can obscure their vision. ”

"Hell, I thought we were dealing with the Mist Monsters, but now there are more demons. "To Stan, the Demon is far more dangerous than the Mistwalker.

"Wait, you said that there will be a hut in the next day, so don't we have to wait until tomorrow to continue our departure?" Rui remembered what the soldier had just said, and looked at him with some disappointment.

"Originally, it was like this, but maybe all this is a coincidence, maybe there is really cause and effect in the world, and it is impossible to say. Camden's words confused everyone, and the soldier waved his hand apologetically. "I'm sorry, but since the appearance of demons in the forest two months ago, in order to strengthen the connection between the various houses and allow the patrols to support the other houses more quickly, we have built temporary camps between every two houses and sent troops to garrison them, and Adeline has personally cast enchantments on these camps, so you can leave at noon, and if you are fast enough, you should be able to reach the next camp by dark. ”

"Very well, then let's not waste time, let's go. Stan takes a sip of the hot water from his cup and stands up to salute Camden. "Thank you for your hospitality and information, and may Botarus be with you. ”

"May Aydra be with you, friends from Doyle. Camden straightened up as well, and returned with similar courtesy.

Ray and Ness also stood up, ready to go, and Brewster got up from his chair in a panic, slamming into the corner of the table with a dull thud.

"What's wrong, Brewster?" Stan looked back at the knight, suddenly realizing something. "Do you have anything to say to Rui?"

Rui glanced at Brewster in surprise, and quickly opened the door and fled, but the knight stood still, not knowing what to do. Stan pushes him. "Go after it, you idiot, if you don't say it now, you may never have a chance in the future. Brewster suddenly came to his senses and immediately chased after him, Ness covering her mouth and laughing.