“We nearly didn't make it. It's all thanks to my friend just now that we managed to get here. We nearly doubled back to take the road you guys took!” she whined.

“Your friend helped you over? She has that much authority here?” Jason voiced his confusion.

“No, but I heard that her uncle calls the shots around here, so we got in under his name,” Vivian explained.

Comprehension dawned on Jason.

He made no further comment, and the two continued to walk further into the woods. After a kilometer or so, they found an obscure spot to hide.

“Ah!”

Just as they had settled in, Vivian's high-pitched scream pierced the still air.

With a jolt, Jason turned to check on Vivian. However, before he could react, the young girl sprang up to her feet and bolted out of the hideout.

“A snake!” Her shriek seemed to reverberate through the whole forest.

Jason had no choice but to chase after her.

Thankfully, being a princess who was a stranger to the wilderness, Vivian finally slowed to a stop in front of a hill.

“S-Snake...” She panted, depleted of energy.

She held onto a tree for support as she gasped for air.

Her face was still pale with fear.

and began to calm her down. “That

“Really?” Vivian was dubious.

Jason assured. “I took a good look just now. Don't worry.

tried to sound as convincing as possible in hopes

to calm down after listening to

suggested hesitantly as she

Jason nodded in agreement.

they went back. As of now, they were so deep in the woods that the Elysians

did not resist his touch. She was still reeling

collected herself when a figure darted out of the woods and appeared

“Ah!”

another frightened yelp, Vivian ducked behind Jason to shield herself from the

face clouded

back? And who is this doll?”

Jason remained silent.

peered over Jason's shoulder and gave the man

does he know

Jason denied curtly, his voice ringing with

Vivian was rendered speechless.

returned to the stranger, she noticed a shift in his expression as he changed the subject, “Where's your mother? Didn't you say that you were

second, Jason saw a glint of

Jason exhaled in relief.

already went ahead on her own. I was worried that I'd get caught outside, so I

and started to

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