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It would seem that the man was a servant of the princess. Ben presumed he meant Ryner but he wouldn't rule out a servant of Nox lingering around. There was no hostility to be found even if there was a persisting sternness. He was guarding something but with his lack of sight Ben couldn't take a guess at what specifically. A certain section of the forest that forbade students was possible but without knowing his surroundings he hadn't any other clues. However, a certain train of thought came to mind even if it was a stretch; Nithrexal had been a quiet whisper that left as suddenly as it came. That was certainly something to be guarded if that was the truth.

Alas, in his current condition it wouldn't bode well to press against any resistance. However much he desired to explore he was still bound by the spell and with a regretfully skittish mage. He was going to have to make sure Lilie described the area in as much detail as possible. Even if it turned out to be unrelated to what his father had bid him find it could possibly still lead to something. [color=C0C0C0][i]Any semblance of progress would do at this point. For now, I can use this if Father decides to ask for a report on any findings,[/i][/color] He thought.

Ben frowned at Lilie's words as she spoke of the creature. What a gentle soul, feeling pity for something that was likely fabricated to begin with. [color=C0C0C0]"It has been a long night for both of us, physically and mentally. It's best we take what we can get and leave,"[/color] Ben said. [color=C0C0C0]"The 'kitty' was likely magic used to deter us from our goal. There isn't any need to feel pity for something created to purposefully lead us astray. For now, hone your memory so that we may leave."[/color]