[Ellin Forest] Lohd? Dark Lord?

I guess Athena Pierce was curious about this place. It's just as I expected...lots of low hills, and not so many trees. It would surely be easier to build a town here.

So, Kao. Are you still training? You hardly look any stronger than when I last saw you. I think you need a challenge.

Don't take it personally. Just prove your strength. You can take out the monsters in this area, right?

How about you take out 100 Mossy Mushrooms?

Eh? Where's your confidence? Where's your pride? Don't disappoint me, Kao.

Have you finished with the Mossy Mushrooms?

Not bad! But remember, you must be confident in yourself. Depend on your own strength. I respect Athena Pierce for what she's done, but we disagree on many things. You cannot follow someone blindly...you must remain true to your own convictions. I will go tell Athena Pierce myself, so you do what you must.

Still not done? I worry about your future, Kao!