Into the Powerless Forbidden Forest

"After all your father is waiting to be rescued," Nola added again.

"Okay. So how do we get into the forbidden forest if it's sealed?” I asked.

"Leave it to me. We'll go alone. No one needs to know, including Mora, your uncle, or your beautiful girlfriend. Understand?" asked Nola.

I caught a hint of jealousy when Nola called Sarah that way.

"Me and Sarah weren't related," I said. I don't know why I feel the need to explain.

"Whatever," replied Nola, as if she didn't care.

"We leave tomorrow night. Remember, no one can know," she added.

The next night, Nola and I gathered at the village gate, ready to begin our journey into the forbidden forest. We try to move quietly so as not to attract anyone's attention.

"Are you sure we shouldn't tell Mora or my uncle about this plan?" I asked doubtfully.

Nola looked at me sharply. "Ares, we are going to the forbidden forest for this dangerous mission. We can't risk their lives or involve more people than necessary. I know this is a difficult deci