Chapter 39: If she dies, your purpose is defeated.

ZADOK Where is she? I wondered as I trudged through the dark forest alone.  I heard the snap of a branch, and turned to see a giant spider walking towards me with the intent to kill me.  Not today. I thought and immediately picked up a large, strong tree branch. Before it could get to me, I charged towards it and hit it severally till it reduced to tiny pieces on the floor.  I threw the branch as I continued my search for Ithra. I can’t believe she wandered off on her own. What exactly did she think going off to her death?  I followed her trail eastward, carrying a decent tree branch, just in case anyone else tried something funny, hoping I got to her before danger did.  “Zadok...” I heard a voice behind me, and I turned around with a swift movement.  Nobody. There was nobody behind me.  I continued my journey with vigilant eyes. I had heard stories about the deadliness of the dark forest. And how it reduced even the greatest to a delusional moron. I was determined to make a mess of th