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The remainder of the squad's rest under Ida passes without incident.
In the morning, the wise man Utar makes an unexpected confession.
"I know that many of you are surprised by my vibrant performance tonight. Unfortunately, it was not planned. It seems we have encountered something mind-altering. This is bad. And good," said the alchemist with a grimace. "Next time, I won't let myself be caught off guard like this. No matter who is behind it. Even if it's the chthonic forest itself! Therefore, I ask all of you to pull yourselves together and continue on your way. We still have a long way to go. But at least in the fresh air. And that's good for you, you know."
Meanwhile, Mahra approaches Ida; she is as attractive and silent as ever. She gives some calming medicine to her distressed younger classmate and goes back to Utar. After a while, the wise man himself comes over. He also gives some calming medicine, but it's slightly different. More potent and unpleasant to taste. And he leaves too.
Now everyone was waiting only for Ida. It was time to set out.
The raving Utar and unknown creatures were present. The new element was a hero from the Fighters settlement appearing out of nowhere:
With swift movements, the man defeated the monsters, reprimanded Utar, and told him to get dressed, then offered his hand to Ida, who was huddled in the corner. After that, showering her with compliments, he led her into a tent where no one would disturb them.
No one died; everyone was happy. And Ida completed the main mission, as envisioned by her parents: she found a husband willing to stay in the settlement of scholars forever, learn to read and write, and protect her from any adversity. And he wasn't lacking in other skills either!
Upon waking up, Ida barely remembered the contents of the dream. Except for the strange unfamiliar sensation at the bottom of her abdomen, which quickly subsided. Soon after, she completely forgot that she had dreamed anything.
The girl still looked extremely exhausted, but she tried to keep it together as best she could. She didn't engage in conversations, silently doing what needed to be done. She ate, drank the first sedative, drank the second sedative. And set off on the road with everyone else. The medicine slightly relaxed her and brought her back to her senses, but Ida still avoided eye contact with those around her and walked in silence, distracting herself with thoughts in futile attempts to remember what kind of nonsense she had dreamed.
