Next morning. After finishing preparations, we left the hut. The morning sun has yet to rise. The forest looks dark, quiet, and thin. "Well then, follow me." With Tris leading us, we proceed deeper into the forest. As the sun is not out yet, it was hard to tell where we were headed. Looking at the inclined ground, it seems we are moving towards the mountain. Without any chatter from anyone, we moved quietly. I think we’re already pretty deep in the forest, too deep to be followed. But after emerging from some bushes......, "Ooo......" The forest abruptly opened up in front of us. There is a large lake in the middle of the forest. I can say that it’s more like a swamp, but it’s still a lake. The half-moon shaped lake, flanked by a tall cliff and the tall forest behind us, had a clear blue color. There is no waterfall nor river.
I wonder if it’s fed from spring water.
"This area isn’t charted on the map yet." “This is a position that can’t be seen from far away, you guys wouldn't have managed to come here without a map." "Hee." Tris said as she explained this to us. We walk along the lake shore, heading towards the cliff. When we reached the vicinity of the cliff, Tris casted some sort of spell towards the stone tablet. Then, part of the cliff that was facing the lake disappeared, revealing a cave. "Over here. Be careful, the floor is slippery." Under the cliff, Tris stepped into the lake while walking on its edges. The part of the water near the cliff seems to be shallow. The water is about knee deep. "Rudeus! Let's hurry!" Eris is looking at that scene with her eyes sparkling brightly. It seems she wants to go into the cave quickly. Even though she’s already 20 years old, this part of her didn’t change at all from the old days.
Well, as a matter of fact, I'd also like to go into that small cave.