"What was that?" Tyler asked, looking toward the distant horizon where the sound had come from.
For a moment, no one answered.
Volks, Fred, and Kei exchanged glances, their expressions serious. The three explorers were clearly trying to recall similar experiences, mentally sorting through possibilities.
"That sound came from outside the forest," Volks finally said. "Given the impact… it must have been either some kind of large-scale explosion magic— or a dragon."
"A dragon?" Fred muttered. "That far inland?"
Kei frowned. "It could also be a weapon from the Demon King's army."
The words hung in the air.
Tyler didn't react outwardly, but his mind briefly replayed the image of the powerful spider. Yeah… could be, he thought silently.
Volks waved his hand dismissively, "Well, whatever it was, it doesn't concern us right now. Someone from Fruit Village will definitely send scouts to gather information."
He glanced back at Tyler, "Anyway… thank you for welcoming us."
