Reincarnated as son of powerful duchess

Tracking the dangerous monster

I asked her to investigate the cases related to the people who went missing during the way .

I had originally wanted to go to Driftwood Village to find and punish that witch who summoned the fire elemental but I am now curious about the missing cases. So I stayed in the tranquil cove for some time wanting to gather information about what caused people to disappear

The few villagers we encountered were hesitant to speak, their eyes wide with fear. But with a few gentle words and reassuring words made them slowly up.

They have told me Travelers passing through the Whispering Woods between the coastal haven and Driftwood Village have been disappearing.

One old fisherman told us of a strange mist that had descended upon the forest, followed by the disappearance of several travelers

. A young mother spoke of her husband, who had ventured into the woods to gather firewood and never returned

Some are found dead, their bodies exhibiting strange, plant-like growths and traces of an unknown toxin.

Rumors spread about "forest spirit" or a vengeful creature preying on unsuspecting travelers, causing fear and panic among the local population.

To be honest; whenever I hear about any myth like Boogeyman or something like Frankenstein, there is a huge chance that in reality it was caused by a witness mistaking a person for a monster.

"It seems like the victims are being poisoned," I said, my voice slow. "But by what? And why?"

"I collected some samples from the plants near the bodies," she said, handing me a few wilted leaves and a vial filled with a murky liquid from the corpses. "Maybe you can analyze them with your magic."

"It's definitely a poison," I said, my voice grave. "But it's unlike anything I've ever encountered before. I."

First of all let's note down the important details.

-The disappearances all occurred within the Whispering Woods

-victims often bore strange markings on their bodies – puncture wounds, rashes, and even strange, vine-like growths.

"It seems like the victims are being poisoned," I said, my voice grim. "But by what? And why?"

"My lord! Seraphina has arrived " Chole announced coming while holding a spear in her hand cutting through my thoughts.

"What did you find out?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper.

"I gathered some information," she announced while coming, gesturing towards a bound and gagged figure slumped against a nearby tree. "He's a Naix cultist."

Yeah, we know that already.

Seraphina's eyes narrowed. "They're even crazier than the rumors suggest. They're obsessed with Oracle magic and believe that sacrificing those with such gifts will appease their dark god."

"And their other objective?" I pressed, my mind racing.

"They're searching for the Dark Lord," Seraphina replied, her voice chillingly calm. "They believe he will lead them to ultimate power."

I was awestruck. The Dark Lord was someone who is, a powerful sorcerer who had terrorized Aquaria centuries ago. No he had terrorized the whole world but it was written from aquaria author book pov. I need to broaden my history.

I turned to Seraphina,. "Well done," I said, my voice sincere. "You've provided us with valuable information."

"Anything for my master," Seraphina sweetly whispered as, her cheeks flushed with a delicate pink. She brought both hands to her face while cupping her cheeks as her blush deepened