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*a little earlier*
Andrey and Evgeny slowly made their way to the most dangerous part of the forest. Although, it was more like a neighboring forest than a part of the forest where they lived. There were many different forests around, and almost all of them were adjacent to each other, each unique. For example, to the southeast was a stone forest, and to the south, an ice forest. The dark forest was located to the west, not far from the mushroom forest, where huge mushrooms grew instead of trees. Each forest was dangerous in its own way. The danger of the dark forest lay in the fact that it was home to many evil creatures. Therefore, almost no one went there. In the past, many adventurers ventured into it in search of treasures, but now everyone had forgotten about them. Today, people valued their lives more than gold and precious stones. But this was true for people, while a cyclops needed them very much. It wasn't just about a lack of funds, but also about a love for precious things. So, Evgeny sometimes strolled into the dark forest, exploring the surroundings, but he never ventured deep inside. One day, luck smiled upon him, and he found something large and made of metal. It was oval in shape and about the size of Andrey's house. People could definitely fit inside. Unfortunately, Evgeny couldn't open it and returned home. That was two days ago, and today he and his friend were returning to that place to finish what they had started...
- Why are we going there?
- You'll find out later, it will be a surprise.
- I want to know now.
- No, we'll get there, and you'll see for yourself. It's hard to describe, but you'll like it.
- Did you find something?
- Yes, something interesting and large, but I couldn't open it alone.
- Do you think we can do it together?
- Why not?
- Well, if you couldn't open it alone, then maybe we won't be able to open it together either. And what will we use to open it?
- Hmm, I hadn't thought about that.
- As always. You never think.
- Are you starting again?!
- What? Am I wrong?
- Yes, you...
THUD! *The cyclops stumbled over a stone and fell to the ground.*
- Hey, are you okay?
- ....
- Evgeny?
- ....
The centaur sharply kicked the cyclops in the side with his hoof, which immediately made him flinch and come to his senses.
- Huh? What?
- Look. - Andrey pointed to a clearing, where a small house stood under a large tree.
- A house? I didn't know anyone lived here.
- I didn't know either. Let's go take a look. Maybe the owner of the house can help us.
Added 53 minutes ago
As they approached, they saw that it wasn't an ordinary house, but a house with a garden, and a rather large one at that. An old man in a gray robe and a cone-shaped hat of the same color was working in it. He was digging in the ground on his knees and didn't even notice how two non-humans approached him from behind.
- H... - the cyclops wanted to say hello, but the centaur stopped him with a sharp movement.
*whispering*
- Wait, let's scare him. (Note: Andrey is quite a strange centaur, and he has loved to play pranks on old people since childhood. Perhaps that's why he was expelled by the elders from the clan and now lives in the wild forest.)
- No, we're going to ask him for help, and after your jokes, he might refuse us.
- Well, that's fine, we'll just take everything we need from him ourselves.
- Are you suggesting we rob him?!
- Why not? The house is nice, there are probably valuables inside.
- Valuables? - Evgeny loved all sorts of things, trinkets, especially other people's things. But at the same time, he was a very peaceful cyclops, so he rarely fought with anyone and didn't eat meat at all.
- Yes, you love them so much.
- Well, I don't know...
- Ahem.
The friends turned around and saw that the old man had already stood up from the garden bed and was looking at them.
- Hello! - the centaur exclaimed cheerfully.
- Greetings to you, young... non-humans. What brings you to me? - the old man smiled.
- We...
- Wait, don't say anything. Just look at my new spell.
The old man took a trowel out of his sleeve, waved it over a small sprout that he had just planted, and said the magic words. In that instant, the small sprout began to grow, and after ten seconds, a bush with six tomatoes was in its place.
- That's amazing! - the cyclops was sincerely delighted with what he saw.
- Yes, yes, but that's not all! I can make many plants grow, that's what I do here. It's my hobby, my job, and my livelihood.
- So, you're a wizard? - Evgeny asked.
- You could say that. But usually, wizards live in towers, create destructive spells, summon creatures, brew potions, and I work with plants.
- Yes, plants are much more interesting. - Andrey said sarcastically.
- Maybe you're hungry? Come in, let's have lunch.
- We won't refuse.
- By the way, what are your names, gentlemen?
- I'm Evgeny, and this is Andrey.
- My name is Nikolai. Nice to meet you.
The friends went into the wizard's house, ate, and told him about their goals. The old man agreed to go with them, as he had long wanted to study the plants from the dark forest and get a few samples for himself.
Andrey and Evgeny slowly made their way to the most dangerous part of the forest. Although, it was more like a neighboring forest than a part of the forest where they lived. There were many different forests around, and almost all of them were adjacent to each other, each unique. For example, to the southeast was a stone forest, and to the south, an ice forest. The dark forest was located to the west, not far from the mushroom forest, where huge mushrooms grew instead of trees. Each forest was dangerous in its own way. The danger of the dark forest lay in the fact that it was home to many evil creatures. Therefore, almost no one went there. In the past, many adventurers ventured into it in search of treasures, but now everyone had forgotten about them. Today, people valued their lives more than gold and precious stones. But this was true for people, while a cyclops needed them very much. It wasn't just about a lack of funds, but also about a love for precious things. So, Evgeny sometimes strolled into the dark forest, exploring the surroundings, but he never ventured deep inside. One day, luck smiled upon him, and he found something large and made of metal. It was oval in shape and about the size of Andrey's house. People could definitely fit inside. Unfortunately, Evgeny couldn't open it and returned home. That was two days ago, and today he and his friend were returning to that place to finish what they had started...
- Why are we going there?
- You'll find out later, it will be a surprise.
- I want to know now.
- No, we'll get there, and you'll see for yourself. It's hard to describe, but you'll like it.
- Did you find something?
- Yes, something interesting and large, but I couldn't open it alone.
- Do you think we can do it together?
- Why not?
- Well, if you couldn't open it alone, then maybe we won't be able to open it together either. And what will we use to open it?
- Hmm, I hadn't thought about that.
- As always. You never think.
- Are you starting again?!
- What? Am I wrong?
- Yes, you...
THUD! *The cyclops stumbled over a stone and fell to the ground.*
- Hey, are you okay?
- ....
- Evgeny?
- ....
The centaur sharply kicked the cyclops in the side with his hoof, which immediately made him flinch and come to his senses.
- Huh? What?
- Look. - Andrey pointed to a clearing, where a small house stood under a large tree.
- A house? I didn't know anyone lived here.
- I didn't know either. Let's go take a look. Maybe the owner of the house can help us.
Added 53 minutes ago
As they approached, they saw that it wasn't an ordinary house, but a house with a garden, and a rather large one at that. An old man in a gray robe and a cone-shaped hat of the same color was working in it. He was digging in the ground on his knees and didn't even notice how two non-humans approached him from behind.
- H... - the cyclops wanted to say hello, but the centaur stopped him with a sharp movement.
*whispering*
- Wait, let's scare him. (Note: Andrey is quite a strange centaur, and he has loved to play pranks on old people since childhood. Perhaps that's why he was expelled by the elders from the clan and now lives in the wild forest.)
- No, we're going to ask him for help, and after your jokes, he might refuse us.
- Well, that's fine, we'll just take everything we need from him ourselves.
- Are you suggesting we rob him?!
- Why not? The house is nice, there are probably valuables inside.
- Valuables? - Evgeny loved all sorts of things, trinkets, especially other people's things. But at the same time, he was a very peaceful cyclops, so he rarely fought with anyone and didn't eat meat at all.
- Yes, you love them so much.
- Well, I don't know...
- Ahem.
The friends turned around and saw that the old man had already stood up from the garden bed and was looking at them.
- Hello! - the centaur exclaimed cheerfully.
- Greetings to you, young... non-humans. What brings you to me? - the old man smiled.
- We...
- Wait, don't say anything. Just look at my new spell.
The old man took a trowel out of his sleeve, waved it over a small sprout that he had just planted, and said the magic words. In that instant, the small sprout began to grow, and after ten seconds, a bush with six tomatoes was in its place.
- That's amazing! - the cyclops was sincerely delighted with what he saw.
- Yes, yes, but that's not all! I can make many plants grow, that's what I do here. It's my hobby, my job, and my livelihood.
- So, you're a wizard? - Evgeny asked.
- You could say that. But usually, wizards live in towers, create destructive spells, summon creatures, brew potions, and I work with plants.
- Yes, plants are much more interesting. - Andrey said sarcastically.
- Maybe you're hungry? Come in, let's have lunch.
- We won't refuse.
- By the way, what are your names, gentlemen?
- I'm Evgeny, and this is Andrey.
- My name is Nikolai. Nice to meet you.
The friends went into the wizard's house, ate, and told him about their goals. The old man agreed to go with them, as he had long wanted to study the plants from the dark forest and get a few samples for himself.
Be strong. Believe