Once people realized there was no dragon to pet, most of those who had been following the group left.
However, a few expressed interest in the Wine Goddess Cult and mentioned they might visit the Forbidden Area in the future, which gave Amtea some consolation.
His efforts in spreading the faith hadn't been in vain after all.
As they walked and explored for a few more days, they finally arrived near Diamond Lake. Owen noticed that the closer they got to the area, the more people there were.
Although there were no shops or inns around, these people seemed well-prepared, bringing their own tents and setting up protective magic arrays.
"What's going on? Why is everyone so cautious on their trip?" Owen asked, puzzled. "Is the security here really that bad? Why does everyone have a magic array under their feet?"
Aside from the elf youth, the other followers of the Goddess of Wine also sensed that something was off.
