19: Extraction IX: The Mystical Sea

They had Continued their journey the next day, and were now passing through the Forest side on their horses.

The meal which they had left behind were Carefully packed up by Iris and carried behind the horse as they rode on the path.

It was a quiet journey from there on.. No one had nothing to say to each other so they didn't bother talking as they made their way through.

"How long is the journey going to be now? Are we getting anywhere closer?" Ares asked the Fox inside him.

"Yeah, It's not even long anymore. As a matter of fact, we're there" Neon had stated as Ares pulled over his horse.

Iris did the same. She pulled over the horse as she looked around" Where is it? Are we already there?"

"Yes" Ares said as he began looking around. He was confused as well. "But... where is it?" He Asked Neon.

"Since it's a mystical land, it's obvious that it can't be seen at random, which is why you'll have to go through there. That bush.."

Ares looked ahead as he saw a bush ahead "That bush? So I'll have to walk pass that?"

"Yes, But you won't bring any horse with you" Neon explained as Ares made his way down from the horse. "Hey you, get down too"

Iris didn't hesitate as well. She got down from the horse "But how are we going to leave our horses here? What if they steal our meal?" She asked.

"That shouldn't be your main problem now. So don't be a busy body and let's get going already" Ares said as he turned. He didn't bother looking behind to see if she was coming.

He had casually walked pass the bush with both hands behind him. Iris too followed behind him and walked through the bush.

Both of them had found themselves in a mirrored dimension of the forest. It was present to them as soon as they made their way through the bush.

"Woah..." Iris looked around with an amused smiled lingering on her lips.

The atmosphere was a forest as well, similar to the setting of the forest where they had walked out from. But this forest was even more beautiful.

It had glittering color lights flying through the trees, flowers and atmosphere present..And as well as beautifully glowing flowering which appeared around the place.

"It's beautiful..." Iris expressed.

"As it should be.. It's a mystical fantasy area. A place which exists as an illusion" Neon explained as they looked down at the fox on the floor.

"Huh? what are you doing here? aren't you in me?" Ares questioned.

"Oh, I think entering here separated it. I don't think it's acceptable here because since here is an illusion, mine and your illusions aren't from the same head" Neon Managed to explain

"Oh, is that so?" Ares nodded as he looked around" But since we're here, we have to find the sea as soon as possible. We can't waste our time here"

"Sure, Let's go over there. I think the energy is flowing from that direction " Neon pointed towards a certain direction with his nose.

"Then let's go" Ares agreed as the three of them made their way towards the certain direction.

Within few minutes of walking quietly, they finally arrived at where they wanted to get to. The wide glittering purple sea was standing there before them.

And with the yellowish sunset above which reflected through the sea, It looked magically beautiful and pleasing to the eyes.

"Wow, that's amazingly beautiful!" Iris couldn't get her eyes away from the the eye feast she had seen. It was typically her first time seeing such a splendid view!

"What are we going to do now?" Ares didn't bother looking at Iris who was marveling over the sight, He had his eyes on the sea.

"We'll have to kill the Seven soul Sea beast When it comes out..But, are you ready to fight it when it does?" The fox asked.

"Well, I don't think I do.." Ares sighed with both hands behind him "How do we even get it to come out in the first place?"

Both of them were busy thinking it over with Iris still admiring the scenery.

"Well I think I have an idea on how to get it out" Neon finally said.

"Are you sure about it?" Ares asked as the fox nodded " Then what's the idea?"

"I can't tell you, you'll have to see for yourself. And when it's out you'll have to find a way immediately to fight it!"

Ares panicked at the moment because he literally had no methods of fighting it. He had come to find the beast out of worry over Neon's heath. He didn't think of the aftermath of finding it!

He didn't even think it through properly!

But it was already to late to stop Neon from doing what he wanted to do. he guessed he'd Just have to rely on luck and fate!

But it didn't cross his mind on the exact method Neon was going to use! What he simply saw was Neon rushing towards the direction of the sea and then it flew in.

"Neon!" Ares quickly yelled out in shock.

He literally didn't see that coming!