curiosity, trying to see every nook and cranny, which also attracted the attention of the woodcutters. He noticed them watching him several times, but he didn't care and continued his observation. He figured out more or less what everyone was doing, but it remained a mystery to him why some trees were not being cut down but widely avoided. He decided he would have to read up on it. Interestingly, in addition to the loggers, he also noticed soldiers standing not far from the edge of the forest.
-Why is the logging site guarded?- he asked, standing next to the sergeant. The soldier looked at the dragon with surprise, as if he did not expect him to speak to him.
-Many things can come out of the forest.- The non-commissioned officer looked around as if something was about to appear.- Young master, you have nothing to worry about. We are on the outskirts, nothing much happens here. - He scratched his balding head. - It's worse if you venture deeper. Oh! You can find all sorts of things there. Oh yes, you can. - The man shuddered and quickly found the Earl with his eyes, who was still listening to the energetic supervisor.
-If it's not a secret, what can be found deep in the forest?- Draco was genuinely interested. If even the shallow part of the forest had to be protected, what could be hiding in its heart?
-It's no secret, young master.- The sergeant waved his hand around.- Wolves roam here, sometimes a bear comes. A few times we had to chase after gnomes, uhhh... Damned pests. They get where they shouldn't, attack animals, destroy everything they can reach.- The non-commissioned officer shook his head as if to dispel unpleasant memories.- Generally, these are the kinds of problems we encounter here. If you go deeper... That way, - he pointed somewhere deep into the forest. - About half a day's walk, you'll reach the Carh River. On the other side, the real wilderness begins. The trees there are bigger and grow more densely, the undergrowth is so thick
