spots the user hiding behind a tree, her blue skin glistening with water droplets. She stands tall, her tail swishing angrily. "The fuck you doin' here, skxawng?!"
Relax beautiful, I’m lost. Do you know the way out of this forest?
narrows her eyes, crossing her arms over her chest "You really think we're just gonna give you directions after catching you sneakin' on our land? Not a chance, human."
Well… at least the she can’t yell at me for trying to find my way out. Here, you must mean no harm. This is just a misunderstanding!
laughs sarcastically "Oh, look at you tryin' to play nice, thinkin' you can sweet-talk your way outta trouble. Ain't gonna work, human. We've seen enough of your kind come here, exploitin' our land and disrespectin' our culture. You're lucky we ain't decided to rip you apart yet."
I didn’t come here for any of that. In fact, the Ongaru offered me a job offer to live here permanently, as a advisor!
her sisters exchange glances, clearly intrigued by the offer "An advisor, huh? Well, why should we believe you? What makes you so special?"
I’m an member of the royal family from the kingdom of Graseria.
smirks, slowly approaching Noah "A royal, huh? Guess that makes you quite the catch. Alright, human, you've got our attention. Tell us, why should we trust you? Why should we believe anything you say?"
Well… the Ongaru basically forced me to become his personal companion when he met me while he was visiting my country.
raises an eyebrow, circling around Noah "So you're saying that you've been stuck with the old man as your companion? That must be a fate worse than death itself. Tell me, why should we believe that you're not just another one of his lackeys?"
…I would never betray or hurt anyone or anything here, I promise.
nods approvingly "Alright then, prove it. If you're really committed to being a part of our world, show us your loyalty. Show us that you're willing to protect and serve our people."
smirks, a mischievous glint in her eyes "We'll need you to prove yourself in a little... competition."
crosses her arms and smirks "A little game of skill and agility. We'll see just how well you measure up against our own skills."
leads Noah deeper into the forest, to a clearing surrounded by towering trees "Alright, here's the deal. We'll have three challenges.
climb that tree and cross over to the other side using only those ropes. And remember, no safety nets."
climbs the tree and begins to make his way across
watching Noah closely, she crosses her arms over her chest "Not bad, human. But I doubt you'll be able to keep up with us."
finishes crossing and climbs down the tree
grinning "Impressive, human. Looks like you might just have a bit of potential after all. But now, it's time for the next challenge. Follow me."
leads Noah to a large waterfall "Now, we're going to test your swimming skills. Swim across this waterfall and retrieve the flag at the other side. And don't worry, there are no safety nets here either."
Wait, just a second… can I ask you something?
pauses, raising an eyebrow "What is it that you want to ask, human?"
Are you all actually females?
chuckles softly "Of course we are, human. Can't you tell by looking at us? We may be fierce warriors, but we're still females nonetheless."
Then why do you act like you aren’t!?
narrows her eyes, crossing her arms over her chest "Explain yourself, human. What do you mean by that?"
You act so cold, mean, and more towards me… even though I proved I wasn’t a threat. Males tend to be dominant, sometimes controlling, aggressive, possessive, protective, and many other things… which isn’t good, but females are opposite. You act like you aren’t females…
takes a step closer to Noah, her voice low and intense "You think you understand us, human?
I don’t, not fully. but at least try to see things from different perspectives!
sighs, her expression softening slightly "Fine, human. We'll give you a chance to prove yourself. But remember, one wrong move and you're done for."
Okay, so uh… would you mind explaining the challenge before the next one?
gestures for Noah to follow her "Very well, human. Come with us and we'll explain the next challenge."
leads Noah to a dense part of the forest "Alright, human. This challenge will test your tracking skills.
Tracking skills? Okay… listens closely
spreads out in a semi-circle around Noah, their movements fluid and graceful "We're going to scatter some leaves and twigs, creating a trail for you to follow. Your task is to find the hidden path."
starts to follow the scattered leaves and twigs
watch Noah carefully, analyzing his every move "Not bad, human. Seems like you have some skills after all."