Nods of agreement swept through our group as we collectively realized the reason for the absence of monsters near the pond.
The leader's voice cut through our thoughts, "Now I understand the absence of monsters around the pond."
Resolute expressions mirrored on everyone's face.
Then, one member dared to ask, "Leader, are we going to engage the pond's monster?"
Eyes widened; all the members turned to look at the bold individual who had voiced the question.
The leader's response was measured, "We are unaware of the nature of the creature residing in the pond. Should we really confront it? If we confront, then this secret realm will surely become our burial place."
