Monster Hunt (3)

After lunch, we once again walked around the forest.

We continued encountering monsters and defeating them.

The monster we encountered most often was the Violet Boar; I think we took down five.

“Tonight’s going to be a meat festival,” one of the knights said happily.

Yeah, I understand. Knights really love meat, don’t they? I do too.

The Saints continued their routine: sitting at a distance whenever combat began, then healing the injured once it was over.

Then, when the sun had moved just west of its highest point, I spoke to Hector for the first time.

“I’m tired. I’m going back.”

“Understood! We shall return as quickly as possible!”

And so, we began our return from the monster hunt...