Fairy Tale: Little Red Riding Hood's Wolf Mentor

Chapter 114: Paradise of Abundance?

The trees on both sides moved rapidly behind me, and the surging distant mountains looked like the raised backs of animals.

The carriage slowly stopped under the control of the veteran.

The road forks in the distance.

"What's wrong, Uncle Invi?"

Lake stuck her head out, looked around, then glanced at the map in her hand and pointed to the road to the right:
"From what I saw in the magic mirror's notes, it should be closer to the location of the vines from here."

But the old soldier was silent for a moment, then raised his hand and pointed in the left direction, which was different from Lake's:
"I think it's a bit of a detour from here, but it should be safer."

The veteran went on to explain, "You must have sensed along the way that the world has become somewhat... chaotic lately.

It was probably in this century that, after I left my homeland, I discovered that the same crisis was not only happening in the kingdom where Dans and I were.

It’s the same everywhere.”

The old soldier sighed, "I don't know why this is so. These historical matters should be considered by scholars, but those well-dressed guys didn't realize there was anything wrong until they died.

But at least we can choose a better path.”

"A better way?"

Poro was stunned for a moment, "You mean this side..."

"Yes, I know this way will be much safer."

"Why? Have you been there? Where is that?"

Poro was a little confused.

"That is the Pure Land, the only place God loves, known as Paradise on Earth, the Plains of Plenty—all who have heard of it long to settle there."

The old soldier continued, "The land there is under the influence of an eternal miracle, and all the food there will not rot or spoil.

The food in the bowls and plates will be refilled the moment it is eaten.

The wine in the glass will overflow again as soon as it leaves your lips.

And in Sweet, the city of miracles in the center of the plains, this is even more true—food, desserts, and candies even fall from the sky. No one needs to work, and everyone has a smile of abundance on their face.

"what?"

After the veteran said these words, Poro and Lake opened their eyes wide with expressions of disbelief.

"real or fake?"

"Uncle Invi, are you telling fairy tales too?"

Poro and Lake said one after another.

It's no wonder that Poro and Lake don't quite believe it.

After all, if anyone has seen nothing but disasters from the beginning of his journey until now, and suddenly someone who is also deeply trapped in darkness says that there is a road leading to heaven - no one will believe it.

It’s like you are surviving on a desert island, and you finally grow wheat so that you can eat some dry bread.

At this moment, a person suddenly appeared out of nowhere and said that there was a small shop in the woods next to him, which was as outrageous as saying.

"This should be true, because..."

Veteran Invi paused at this point and then added, "There might be a real angel in the Fertile Plains."

"Angel?"

Lake opened her eyes wide, showing a hint of surprise.

But Poro looked at the old soldier's expression and asked:
"It shouldn't be just because of this, right? You should have other plans, right?

If there were only benefits, you would have said it earlier and not explained so much.”

After hearing this, veteran Invi fell silent again. This time, his silence was exceptionally long.

After a long while, he continued:
"I... didn't mean to hide it from you. What I said should be true. I saw it with my own eyes. It's just that I went there because I really wanted to do something."

"whats the matter?"

Poro and Lake looked curious.

“I want to find an angel.

The Star-Killing Sword can kill the possessed prince, but the Wild Dancer itself is different. I once glimpsed a corner of it—

That is indeed a demon god that is far beyond my imagination."

The old soldier said, looking at Danse in the carriage, a trace of tenderness appeared on his face, but then he hid it again, "Ever since Danse was cursed, I have been every moment——

Everyone wants to kill the 'Crazy Dancer' and end it all!
But I know that I am just an ordinary person using an invisibility cloak. I am far from being able to kill a god."

Speaking of this, veteran Invi, a man who has always shown perseverance, calmness and sophistication.

There was a hint of pleading in his eyes when he looked at Lake and Poro.

He opened his mouth twice before making a sound:

"You two are the most unique travelers I have ever met. I almost lost my confidence in facing the Wild Dancer a long time ago. I thought that one day, I would kill that evil god!
But all I did... was hide here and there with Danse, using the invisibility cloak as cover.

In you, I see hope for the first time—"

The veteran took another deep breath and said, "I feel that, apart from you, there is really no one who can help me get through this difficult time. I know that you also have your own goals to achieve.

Although we are temporarily on the way, but——

I know that our destinations are different after all.

Facing an evil god is difficult. It's something most people wouldn't even consider in their lifetime. If you refuse, I understand...

But I still want to -

I wonder if I can get your help?"

Looking at the veteran's sincere eyes, Poro and Lake were stunned for a moment. He and Lake looked at each other without any communication, but they quickly understood each other's meaning.

Lake laughed:

"Polo, you can't just leave those things in your body alone. I don't want you to turn into a monster like the Dancing Plague Prince."

"Hey, I really have to go!"

Poro also scratched his head, "Also... I'm also very curious about that so-called paradise on earth, the place where delicious food falls from the sky!"

Poro and Lake turned to look at the veteran who already had a look of joy on his face and said:
"Don't worry, brother Invi, we'll help you even if you don't tell us. I've been annoyed with that 'Crazy Dancer' for a long time."

"Uncle Yinwei, we know you are a good person. We helped the Boren people together, and now we will help you as well."

The wrinkles on the veteran soldier Yinwei's brows smoothed out as he smiled, and the long-accumulated haze in the depths of his eyes seemed to fade away.

"Thank you both... Really, thank you very much."

The veteran wasn't good with words, but at this moment, the sincerity in his eyes seemed incredibly genuine.

……

The green shade of the trees is filled with lingering haze and forest mist.

In the evening, the afterglow of the setting sun in the distance shines through the dense leaves, illuminating the rugged road ahead.

"So, that so-called 'Plains of Plenty' really exists? There really is an angel there?"

In the light of the torch, Lake asked curiously.

"I... haven't seen that angel for a long time, and I haven't been to the Fertile Plains either."

There was a hint of apology in the veteran's eyes, "But I'm sure she's there!"

"why?"

"Because the place called 'The Plains of Plenty' is where this angel appeared after leaving my homeland."

The old soldier shook his head. "Who else, besides angels, would create a place like that in the darkness?"

In the darkness, the Poro's dark green pupils became even more distinct. Deep within them, a faint red light flashed. The Poro looked up into the darkness, toward the other side of the setting sun.

He felt...

I am getting closer and closer to the place where the energy in my body is.

According to the old soldier, on the other side of the fertile plains is his homeland, the State of Subgrave. After the appearance of the "mad dancer", a dance epidemic swept across the country, and everyone died.

"What did that angel do for you? Why do you think that angel could help you fight the Wild Dancer?"

Lake thought for a moment and then asked.

Poro was also very curious about this question.

"She gave me this invisibility cloak, guided me to find the wild dancer, and saved Danse from being corrupted."

The old soldier looked at the sky and the firelight, which reflected his weathered face, and said, "She gave me a feather... taken from her wings, and I used that feather to forge a bullet.

And that bullet eventually killed the prince in the forest."

After hearing this, Poro and Lake were both surprised.

They had also fought against the demon-possessed princes. These completely demon-possessed guys were by no means as simple as they looked. Even if it weren't for the giant skeleton guards, it might take a lot of effort to kill a prince in his prime.

But a feather can kill a prince?
Poro found it a little hard to imagine.

Is that kind of existence... an angel?

The sky gradually darkened, and only the torches on the side of the carriage still emitted a golden light in the jungle. From the depths, the cries of crows and the rustling chirping of insects could be heard.

And in this silence, Poro's ears suddenly moved slightly.

With the blessing of the "Wild Dancer" energy, he heard some sounds... that did not sound like those made by wild animals.

"Hmm? It seems like... someone is talking over there?"

He suddenly turned his head and looked in the other direction.

"people?"

Both Lake and the old soldier were stunned. In such a remote mountain area, it was rare to encounter other people traveling at night. But no matter where they were, it was still normal to see a passing caravan.

"And the sound of a child crying."

Poro added.

If it was an ordinary caravan or something, he didn't want to cause trouble. Even if it was a bandit with evil intentions, there was nothing to be afraid of with just a few of them.

But the crying of a child...

Although at this moment, Poro also thought about attracting other ghosts by crying.

But what if... there really are lost children, or children abducted by human traffickers?
"Then let's go take a look?"

Lake spoke up. Although they were not the kind of people who liked to meddle in other people's affairs, they also understood that it was best not to think too much when walking at night.

But most of the time, the conscience deep in our hearts always guides us to do things that seem not so "rational".

Several people got off the carriage and walked in that direction.

The crying became quieter, but soon, several people saw a faint light of fire in the darkness.

And the three people sitting by the fire.

Two children and a man.

When they saw the man's face, Lake and Poro were stunned for a moment, because they knew this man!
"Hey, what are you—"

Lake spoke out.

But as soon as she said this, the man beside the fire jumped up as if frightened!
Most of the Pororeks possessed special skills, and when they stayed in the dark, near the fire, they were extremely silent. At least ordinary people would definitely not notice anything...

Therefore, when Lake suddenly spoke, the man and two children beside the fire were frightened and jumped up suddenly!

A few seconds later, the man saw Lake's iconic red cloak and the Poro's green eyes in the light of the fire:

"Lake? And... Poro? Why are you here?!"

And this man was none other than Poro and Lake's previous guide, the lucky man who fell off a cliff when being chased by cavalry in the Kingdom of Sinuo - Hans!
"Well, we received some instructions in the Kingdom of Sinuo, so we happened to pass by here."

Poro replied.

"Uncle Hans, I'm so glad you're okay!"

And Lake smiled happily. It was indeed a happy thing to see that Hans did not die from falling off the cliff.

After all, Hans was the first acquaintance they met after leaving town.

This can be said to be... meeting an old friend in a foreign land.

When Hans saw Lake and Poro, his expression relaxed and he became a little lazy and decadent again.

He sat listlessly on the stone beside the fire again. After not seeing him for a long time, Hans's already thin face under his messy hair became even more bony, and had a grayish color that was a sign of malnutrition.

"What about you, Hans? Why are you here too?"

Poro looked at Hans, who looked like a homeless man, and the two men and women beside him who also looked malnourished, and asked curiously,
"And you brought two little brats with you? We almost thought you were a human trafficker."

"Uh, what else could it be? Some bad luck?"

Hans yawned and said listlessly, "I fell off the cliff in the Kingdom of Sinuo and got lost in the forest. I've been lost ever since. You know, I'm not a traveler.

Who knew the roads around here were so messy? I didn't even come across a village I could find on a map."

Hans shrugged and pointed to the two children beside him, a boy and a girl. "I just met these two little kids too. They seem to have lost their way in the forest."

"You've been lost until now!?"

When Lake and Poro heard this, their eyes widened.

They had traveled with Hans before and knew that Hans was just an ordinary, fragile man, and he had no idea about hunting skills.

Such a thin body seems like it could be blown down by a gust of wind.

How could such a person survive alone in the wilderness for so long?!

"Uncle Hans, so you can hunt too?"

Lake asked in surprise.

"Me? What can I do? Just look at my face and you'll understand. I'm starving to death."

Hans pointed weakly at his sunken face and said faintly, "As for how I survived? The wild wolf and the wild leopard that wanted to kill me... I died inexplicably--

Those are considered big meals.

I was so hungry that birds and pheasants died inexplicably in front of me.

——But most of the time, I would rather be targeted by wild wolves and leopards, so that I can be full for several days. "

Hans shrugged and pointed to the bonfire in front of him, which the Poro had seen when he first arrived.

It was a rabbit that also looked skinny and bony, skewered on a wooden stick and roasted over the flames.

"Like this rabbit that just got killed on that tree stump over there in the evening."

Hans looked at the Poros and added, "Um, do you have anything to eat? I only had a few fruits during the day, and these two little ghosts didn't eat anything either.

The three of us just wanted to share this rabbit... which looked like it only had skin.

But if I only eat this, I probably won’t even have the energy to walk at night.”

At this time, Poro was also looking at the two children, a boy and a girl. The girl still had some tears on her face. The crying just now might have been made by her.

Hans took a worn handkerchief and wiped the tears from the little girl's face.

"These two kids are trying to walk home at night. In their current state, I think they'll probably die on the way."

(End of this chapter)