The Response to my Drunken Proposal was Surprisingly Good

Chapter 104: Wow, Rewards Pour In Aplenty! (4)

✦ Chapter 104 – Wow, Rewards Pour In Aplenty! (4) ✦「Translator – Creator」

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​As Ezekiel slowly closed his eyes…

*Rumble…*

…suddenly, the entire Thornwood Forest began to tremble violently.

Black, thorny trees twisted and contorted, morphing into grotesque demonic forms, with thick misama, thick and suffocating, billowed out from the ground.

Ezekiel’s companions reacted instantly, their expressions turning grim.

“D-demons, Master!”

“There are so many of them!”

Even though they uttered urgent words, their bodies quickly assumed a battle formation, showing they weren’t novices.

Black Tower Master Greta also silently prepared for combat.

Agnes turned to her and asked,

Though still young, they were far from inexperienced. Despite their initial shock, they quickly formed a defensive circle, their weapons drawn.

“…You don’t seem surprised. Is this a common occurrence here? Is the Thornwood Forest usually like this?”

“While encountering demons is common, the sheer number is unusual. I’ve never seen the forest react so violently before.”

Her words were clearly not an exaggeration. Everyone could feel it – the forest’s energy had shifted, become chaotic, almost… sentient.

The sheer number of demons was overwhelming.

Tether’s shoulders shook.

“Could it be that the inspector’s earlier freezing of the forest caused this? Is the Thornwood Forest furious because of it?”

“No.”

Greta shook her head firmly.

“If you listen closely, you can hear the forest’s whispers. This… this isn’t anger. It’s….”

Greta tilted her head, bewildered.

Her expression suggested she couldn’t believe what she was sensing.

“…The forest seems joyous. It’s reacting as if it has finally found something it has long been