Fairy tale: Little Red Riding Hood's wolf mentor

Lake flipped open the hunting notes, and Poro could clearly see the torn pages at the beginning.

The subsequent parts were not many, which saved time searching for clues.

The witch hunter's notes appeared extremely concise—

These notes were originally not meant for others to see.

But their meaning was expressed very clearly.

【The Mirror Witch's Request】

【But she's a queen now, and can afford a higher price】

【Kill a... princess?】

【Can't she do this herself?】

【The price is right, there's no need to hesitate】

【Money and titles are useless, but I need an answer】

【East side of the forest?】

【Simple, not a dangerous place, no high-risk targets】

【Dwarf traces?】

【Kill them if they get in the way, it won't matter】

【Snow White? Heard she's very beautiful—but what's the use of that?】

【The previous assassins all failed? Charmed?】

【Impure hunters are all trash!】

【A kind of mental magic? Too bad, it's useless on me】

【I can never have desires other than killing】

【The two old folks who gave birth to me also thought I would have humanity—too bad, I don't】

【Maybe only hunting gives me pleasure】

【From hunting animals to hunting people, to even stronger guys】

【I am a hunter】

【Today, I found traces of that idiot princess】

【Simpler than I thought, like an ordinary person, tracking, like following road signs】

【Such a simple job】

【Whatever, looks like I can finish tonight】

【Want a full corpse? Whatever, shoot her down, sew her up, and it's done】

Poro's heart was already in turmoil after seeing this.

The hunter in 《Little Red Riding Hood》 and the hunter in 《Snow White》 are the same person? Moreover, this hunter is not a kind person at all, but a vicious and deranged madman?

On the following page, there were no concise words.

It was filled with many chaotic sketches and scribbles, and even more pages were torn off, enough to show the hunter's terrible mental state during a certain period.

Turning another page, there were words.

But unlike before, they appeared somewhat distorted and trembling.

【I lost?】

【Why?!】

【Why do I feel... that way when I see her!?】

【This is impossible!】

【What is that? Is that lust?! I actually wanted to let her go, possess her, and then—】

【I shouldn't have such desires!】

【No, I can't... can't think about it anymore...】

【Otherwise, I'll want to go back...】

【If I think about it again, I won't be able to control myself!】

【I must leave, escape, get far away—don't think, don't think!】

【My soul still has weaknesses】

【The target I hunt must not live—】

【I must... find a way!】

The subsequent text became gradually smoother. Poro realized that some kind of mental influence was beginning to lessen its power on the witch hunter due to the fading memory.

But the witch hunter himself was an extremely dangerous madman.

The following text was probably left by the witch hunter after arriving in the small town outside this forest.

【Today, I couldn't control myself again and killed four women】

【One was even a noble's daughter】

【I had to kill dozens more, what a pain】

【I'm already trying my best to avoid them, but they remind me of...】

【Tsk!】

【I must resolve all of this】

【I remembered, a wanted criminal with a bounty on his head】

【Claims to be... a bishop?】

【Accused of being a heretic—only idiots would believe that stuff!】

【But he's a wizard who masters mental magic and potion-making, I can use him now】

【He's hiding well, but I found him】

【He will cooperate with me】

【The Snow White job... leave it for now】

【I never miss】

【Because I am—a hunter!】

……

【Heart of the Forest? Forest Witch?】

【Still wants to use my hand to kill the obstacle?】

【But whatever, the potion does require her death】

【The last material, just need some preparation, it's very simple】

……

The hard cover of the notebook closed, and Poro's eyes were still a little dazed.

The connection with the fairy tale made him think of many things in an instant, and Lake, after reading it, could also see that this was a crazy murderer!

"That's great, such an evil person was killed by us..."

Behind him, Lake's voice sounded a little soft, but her words didn't reveal much joy.

Looking up at the girl's cheeks, her pair of lively light blue pupils carried a hint of loss.

Poro thought of the last part of the witch hunter's notes.

Heart of the Forest…

"I'm sorry, I couldn't save your grandma..."

Poro said softly to Lake. After the witch hunter died, Poro always saw Lake staring blankly at the green crystal core.

Needless to say, Poro also knew that was the so-called "Heart of the Forest."

And with a high probability, it must be obtained by killing the Forest Witch herself.

In fact, Poro didn't know how to comfort a girl who had lost her only relative, but he thought about it and said:

"When life on earth dies, it ascends to the sky and becomes a star. Every night, your grandma will be watching you in the sky. She will hope that you come out of your sorrow early and smile..."

"Hey, Poro, what nonsense are you talking about!"

Who knew that after hearing these words, the girl was stunned, and suddenly said loudly with red eyes, "Grandma, she won't die!"

After saying this sentence, Lake's chest rose and fell a few times, and she repeated:

"She definitely won't, I will... bring her back!"

This sentence seemed more like she was talking to herself than to Poro.

Lake took out the crystal core from under her cloak, and the light green light reflected in the girl's eyes.

Her tone softened, like a memory, and like she was reaffirming herself:

"Grandma told me that the Heart of the Forest gathers the soul and memory of the Forest Witch. As long as the Heart of the Forest is not damaged, the Forest Witch... will not truly die!

Just like... the forest."

Lake wrapped her arms around Poro's body. Poro's warm, soft, and fluffy body gave Lake a strange sense of comfort and courage.

She stretched out her verdant fingers and pointed to a tree outside the window.

A verdant green bud swayed on the side branches.

"Those strong trees, even if they are broken, can still sprout new branches as long as there is rain... and the Forest Witch is like the most magical tree in the forest..."

"Then what should we do?"

Poro looked at Lake gradually cheering up and felt relieved.

No matter what, strength is always one of the best qualities.

"I used to, listen to Grandma say..."

Lake looked at the Heart of the Forest in her hand, thinking carefully, "Everything about the Forest Witch depends on plants... as long as there are still forests in the world, the Heart of the Forest will revive."

"So, we go to the forest?"

"Yes, Poro, let's go home!"