- * "What the-" exclaimed Hiroki as the creature showed its face. A warrior pulled an arrow using his bow and aimed at the creature. "Stop," said Sayuri. "Don't shoot." He looked at her hesitantly, but he stopped after a moment. The creature turned back ahead to the direction it was walking. Gradually, the tremors of its footsteps became faint, and they just watched it disappear into the forest. They were all surprised, so they regrouped at Sayuri's position. "What was that, my lady?" asked Mato. "Treant," she answered as she continued walking. Mato followed her and looked like he still has so many questions, while his men became wary as they looked around. "What exactly is that thing?" he asked Hiroki. "Uh...," he said while sweating. "According to what I was taught, they are

