"I guess all the girl wants right now is to be able to get home safely," Arthur replied hesitantly because Gus's question made him wonder even more deeply about Gilda.
"You're sure she didn't have any plans against you?" asked Gus again.
"Not really. But there's one thing you don't know is that I've planned something for her. I'm not that stupid, Gus. So far, I've come to understand how the girl is natured. At least, I have found a loophole in how to make my plan no less good than the plan," said Arthur very confidently.
"Alright if you feel that way. But still, you have to guard against it. Because after all, you are a monster that disturbs the lives of humans. You are her nemesis! Whatever the way, there's no way she'll just pass you," Gus suggested.
The sentence that Gus uttered made Arthur pause for a moment.
"Ah, never mind. So, when are you going to show yourself up? We are already in the forest area of Dark Forest, I will introduce you to them. They need to know us as native inhabitants of the forest," Arthur concluded.
"What do they know me for? So far, no human being knows me well as well as you. Besides, are you going to take the girl into Howa's cave?" asked Gus.
"I don't know. I'm still thinking about it. I'm just afraid, and if I take the girl into Howa's cave, my family will finish her off right away," Arthur replied.
"Isn't that your purpose? That's something you and your family are used to, isn't it?" asked Gus, who was starting to get confused by Arthur's wishes.
"That's why I told you that I also have my own strategy to deal with that girl. During this time, it was she and her father who always provoked the citizens to hate the Jotuns. Yes... although I admit that our actions did harm them, but at least she must know that there is a good side to the Jotun that she never thought of," said Arthur.
"For what? Wouldn't that girl be finished by you in the end too? So, it's futile that you're doing something like that just for a confession," Gus retorted again.
"Ah, it's over! You're not going to understand! Whether you want to show up or not, right now I'm going to get back to them before they suspect me."
Without commenting, Arthur passed away, leaving Gus, who was confused by his attitude. The ancient rabbit snorted in surprise at what his best friend was doing. Instead of seeing Volka, Gus still pays attention to Gilda's movements from afar without Arthur's knowledge. But, this time, he also paid attention to his best friend's attitude to know what Arthur wanted.
"Where have you been? Why so long?" asked Gilda when she saw Arthur coming near her.
"How is it? Are you satisfied with enjoying the scenery here? The air is getting colder, we're warming ourselves somewhere and I've found it," Arthur said.
"A place? Where? Why not just where you live? Aren't we already in your territory at this time?" asked Gilda in surprise.
"I can't just take you there. I have to meet other Jotuns to explain your presence later. Do you want it when we come, you are immediately finished without hesitation?"
"Tsk! That won't be possible because of course I'm going to fight back." Gilda was confident.
It was getting dark. Gilda's bonfire warmed the bodies of Arthur, Pipi, and Gilda herself. While enjoying the grilled fish, which smelled as fragrant as spreading throughout the forest, the three spent time joking with each other. This is the last fish supply for them to eat. Therefore, sooner or later, both Arthur and Gilda must return home immediately to avoid starvation. The night was getting late. Pipi was already asleep. Arthur, who hadn't felt sleepy yet, was amazed to see Gilda sitting alone, staring at the waterfall while sitting with her arms around her bent legs.
"What are you doing here? You're not sleepy?" asked Arthur approaching the girl.
"Not yet. What about you?" asked Gilda.
Arthur shook his head as he sat next to Gilda. The two also stared at the beautiful view of the Howa mountain foot waterfall on this clear night.
"You know, this is the first time in my life that I have been able to witness such a beautiful waterfall like this. The sound it makes is very soothing to the soul, especially at a time like this," said Gilda, who suddenly told Arthur.
"Really? Then, how did you spend your life during this time? Of course, apart from thinking about how to eradicate the Jotuns, because that won't be possible," Arthur retorted, teasing Gilda.
"I spent my life serving my father and caring for my citizens. There's nothing but that, especially since my mom's passing. Ah, I just remembered. In the past, when I was a child, I remember that my mom once took me to a wonderful place. I don't know where it is, all I remember is that the place was filled with beautiful white flowers. At that time, mom picked it and kept it at home as a memento. The flower is still in my room. I placed it in a glass bottle of water. But alas, the flower has now withered. But, I kept it anyway because it reminded me of mom," Gilda said.
"Do you think, where is that place?"
"I don't know because, at that time, I was a kid. Do you think there is such a place around here?" asked Gilda curiously.