With a firm nod from Kristine, Jericho's party finally heads out of Rajah Matanda Castle.
Good thing the cleric knows where Dr. Magami is hiding due to her "gift" of reading another person's true colors.
"Her laboratory is located deep within Longines Forest."
Jericho replies, "Yup, it's obvious. A plant researcher ought to set up shop in a forested area."
"Specifically… there's a hole in the northernmost point of the forest. That hole is just an illusion to hide her lair, to make herself invisible from the prying eyes of the public."
"Alright, thanks. If it weren't for you…"
"Don't think of the negative possibilities. Only positive ones. That's what a hero does, right?"
"Yeah, yeah, you're right."
The adventurers steadily make their way northward into Longines Forest, fighting off random monster encounters as usual.
And at the northernmost point of the forest, they all see a hole.
