Ogre and Sacrifice

"Dylan, The atmosphere here is so weird"

When they resume their travel Dylan promised to protect Charlotte and because of that she felt more comfortable talking to him.

"Hey Leader, Do you think this is strange?!"

Charlotte being a shy herself can't bring to say this to Danielle so Dylan takes the liberty to say it.

"What are you talking….."

"No! He is right!"

To everyone's surprise before Danielle could finish what he is saying James retorted.

It's already been an hour since they resume their travel deeper to the forest but instead of increasing, the monsters are decreasing.

"Everyone!, Come here and look at this!"

It's seems like Cody being at the front saw something.

"Is that a foot print?!!"

It was a giant foot print, two feet wide and three feet long.

"Seems like it!!"

"Just what kind of monster leaves a mark that large!?"

"It's too dangerous to stay here! We must go back"

This time Cody is the one who suggested, it looks like he also realize the severity of the situation.

"No we can't go back just yet!!"

"We only have twelve monster cores! We need another three for all of us to pass the test!"

"We can just hunt three others on the way back, right?!"

"No Charlotte!, What if we don't encounter another three!?"

This time they were in the bind, the moment they realized the situation they were in, everyone thought of going back but it also means they were risking the their chances of passing.

"What about this!, We just need another three right? Then let's hunt for another quarter of an hour and hunt the rest on the way back!"

They came all the way here so of course even a little they we're reluctant to leave.

But before even they could continue they heard a loud sound of footsteps coming from behind.

Everyone gulped nervously and fear flashing in their eyes.

"Everyone, don't make a sound and hide to the nearest tree"

The one who give the direction is James, in this situation he and Dylan are the only persons in the group who can still maintain most of their composure.

Even Danielle the leader, is terrified to take command.

The sound of footsteps became closer and closer until the creature who makes the sound became visible.

"What the hell is that!!?"

The creature has a single big eye, large body and height reaching fifteen to twenty feet tall.

In its right hand is a wood hammer which probably its weapon.

Its intense aura made them even more terrified to move. Even from over twenty feet away, everyone in the group could feel the power of the creatures' aura, and they couldn't help but shudder in fear.

"It's an Ogre!!!"

"Are you sure James!?"

An Ogre is a B rank monsters and should not exist outside the Jura Dungeon.

"Yes! I am!!, I saw some pictures of Ogre in the library!"

"What should we do?"

Everyone can feel how dangerous the situation they were in and the thought of killing the Ogre never cross their minds because to kill a B Rank monster, a group of Tier five Mage is required.

As they think of what should they do the Ogre drew closer and closer to them.

"I'll act as bait! And drew the Ogre far away here and then by that time, make your escape!"

Dylan is of course hesitating and afraid to attract the Ogre but he saw Charlotte cowering in fear and his promise to protect her.

"What!!! I won't let anyone sacrifice their selves"

Cody can't handle sacrificing anyone because he already considers everyone in the team as friends.

"No Cody! It's the best solution for now! You already know it, right?'

Even if their reluctant, this is the best solution they could come up with.

Dylan of course is afraid! Frighten to the point that the thought of leaving alone cross his mind, he still have a promise to Emily, to his Father and to his Grandfather, he don't even repay them in the slightest, he owe them to much but he can't bear to be someone to abandon his friends.

"He is right! All of us here is mage with low physical abilities except for Dylan and Cody, but Cody is a tank and has slow agility unlike Dylan."

Even if their acquainted already, James is still cold as ever, but he is the most suitable in this kind of situation.

"Alright, it looks like we made the decision, and don't worry! You just need to reach the army and report the Ogre then I'll be fine right?!

Dylan forced himself comforting them with smile but he can't hide his teary eyes that made them even guiltier.

If they reach the Army, then a rescue squad will be mobilise

However, they were not fools, they know it's even more impossible, it was likely that even before they reach half point Dylan is already dead.

"I'll leave Charlotte in your care James! Please take them to safety!"

"Don't worry!"

"It's short but I enjoy being with you guys! Please don't turn back and promise me you'll survive! "

'We will"

"Thank you..... and Bye"

Dylan bid his farewell to everyone of the team with a smile but they can feel how lonely he is.

They watched the Dylans' lone silhouette go further towards the Ogre they know fully well that, it's almost certain this will be the last time they will saw him alive.

'If you come back then will be truly be friends'

James murmured while Dylan is getting further and further.

"EVERYONE LEAVE NOW!!!!!"

After some time have past a loud shout came from the direction of the Ogre, its Dylans voice.

"Let's go!"

With James leading them, they made their way without turning back.