Reborn into Beast Tamer Clan with Monsters-Only Affinity-Chapter 59: The Farenhald Forest

Axelius leaned his small head against the window, his eyes wide with quiet wonder. The town looked like something from an old storybook—stone buildings with wooden beams, tall chimneys, and colorful flags waving in the breeze.

But mixed in were things that felt oddly modern: glowing crystal lamps on iron posts, clean signs written with flowing letters, and even a few children playing with toy drones shaped like birds.

"See that bakery?" Adelheida pointed excitedly, hugging Axelius a little tighter. "They make honey-cinnamon rolls so soft they melt in your mouth!"

"And over there!" Liselotte added, almost leaning over him. "That’s the ink shop I told you about! They sell enchanted quills that never run out of ink!"

The girls were lively, excited to show off their favorite parts of the town. Axelius blinked and looked around as they passed a wide open space filled with fire and smoke. A strong, metallic scent filled the air.

"That’s the Eisenbach Foundry," Adelheida said, pointing again. "Theo’s family runs it. Look at those towers!" ƒгeewebnovёl.com

The blacksmith workshop was massive. Dozens of furnaces and steel frames lined the yard, with workers moving heavy carts of glowing iron back and forth. Unlike the polished look of noble manors, this place was alive with grit, sweat, and power.

Axelius glanced toward Theobald, who was sitting silently now, his arms crossed as he looked away from the window. His face was stiff.

"They don’t act like nobles," Liselotte whispered with a teasing smile. "But the Eisenbachs are richer than most of us."

"They were offered a noble title long ago," Wilmar muttered. "But they turned it down. Said they only serve iron, not crowns."

Axelius tilted his head slightly, watching Theo’s expression. He looked a little embarrassed but didn’t say anything.

"Your family’s cool," Axelius said quietly.

Theo blinked, then smirked. "Didn’t ask, shrimp."

The girls laughed.

The carriage turned left, now following a quiet path lined with mossy trees. That was when Axelius’s gaze changed. The trees reminded him of something.

He tugged lightly at Seraphina’s sleeve. "What’s the forest near our house called again?"

Seraphina blinked, then followed his eyes to the treetops in the distance. "You mean the one behind the back hills? That’s the Ebontrail Grove."

"Ebontrail..." Axelius repeated under his breath.

Seraphina nodded. "We use it to rest and release our beasts.They’re still part of nature, and nature needs balance. Think of it like a beast refuge."

As the carriage rolled through the last stretch of Virewyn Town, the streets slowly widened. Children playing along the side of the road paused and looked up at the passing carriage. Some waved eagerly, smiling.

A few townsfolk—older men and women—tipped their heads in respect after seeing the crest on the side of the carriage.

Soon after, they reached the large stone gate at the town’s edge. Guards standing watch looked toward them. One stepped forward and, upon seeing the crest, quickly nodded to the others. The gates creaked open, allowing the carriage to continue down the dirt road leading into the open lands beyond.

The air changed as they left the town behind. The warmth of the village faded, replaced by the cool wind brushing past the tall grass and scattered stones.

"There," Adelheida said suddenly, pointing far off into the distance. "Do you see that forest? The one with the dark clouds hanging above it?"

Axelius leaned forward slightly, squinting his eyes. A massive forest stretched across the horizon, thick with trees that looked like shadows. Above the trees, there were faint wisps of violet smoke.

He nodded slowly. "Yeah... I see it."

"That’s where we’re going," Adelheida said. "That’s Farenhald Forest."

No one spoke for a moment. The forest didn’t look welcoming. It looked... old. Heavy. As if something inside it had been sleeping for a very long time.

Half an hour passed. The carriage slowed to a stop. They were now just outside the edge of the forest. Massive trees stood tall like giants, their twisted branches forming a dark wall of green and purple.

"We leave the carriage here," Seraphina said. "This is as far as it goes."

One by one, they stepped out of the carriage. The wind here felt colder. Wilder.

Axelius hopped down last, brushing dust from his clothes. As soon as his feet hit the ground, Owen bounced from the shadows above and landed right on his head.

"Woah," Owen said, looking up at the massive trees. His little slime body swayed slightly. "That’s... creepy."

Axelius didn’t reply. He was staring, too. The trees were covered in patches of moss and dark vines. The violet smoke moved slowly between them, like fog searching for something.

Liselotte wrapped her coat tighter. "I’ve never seen it this foggy before..."

"The forest reacts to the mana of beasts," Wilmar said, taking out a small stone compass that glowed faintly. "It might mean a large monster is nearby."

"Or several," Theo added.

"Good," Seraphina said calmly, already checking the straps on her gloves. "We’re here to train, remember?"

Adelheida looked at Axelius and smiled, ruffling his hair. "Don’t worry. You’re just here to watch. We’ll handle the scary parts."

Axelius nodded, but he wasn’t afraid. Not really. He was curious.

As they stood at the edge of the Farenhald Forest, with violet smoke slowly drifting between the towering trees, Axelius glanced up at Adelheida."Are you not going to summon your monsters?" he asked.

Adelheida chuckled softly. "First, they’re not monsters—they’re beasts, Axelius. And second..." she smiled and looked at Seraphina, "Only Seraphina is a real beast tamer here. The rest of us just rely on our own skills."

"Oh..." Axelius blinked. "So it’s just my sister?"

Seraphina, already walking ahead, nodded without turning."Yeah. But I won’t be using my griffin this time. I want to train myself without relying on it."

"That’s rare for a tamer," Theo said, adjusting the strap on his shoulder. "Most won’t move without their beast."

Soon, the path ahead disappeared into the thick violet fog. It wasn’t just on the ground—it hovered in the air, curling between branches like lazy smoke. The light seemed softer inside the haze, and every sound was slightly muffled.

Liselotte stepped forward, her boots crunching leaves, and held up a small glowing stone. "This violet fog served as a barrier of this forest, Isn’t it pretty axelius?"

Axelius tilted his head. "A barrier?"

"Yes," Liselotte nodded. "It keeps monsters inside. Most of the creatures that live here aren’t very dangerous, but this fog helps contain the ones that are."

She pointed up toward the canopy of trees, where something fluttered past—a faint silhouette with glowing wings, vanishing into the haze. "That fog is made by creatures called Nebelwings. They’re small flying creature that drift through the trees, releasing violet mist wherever they go. They’re not aggressive, just shy. You almost never see them up close."

Axelius’s eyes followed the trail of sparkling violet mist. "They’re pretty..."

"They are," Liselotte agreed. "But if you make too much noise, they fly off and won’t return for days."

Theo drew his blade and looked over his shoulder. "From this point on, stay close. Watch your steps."

Owen, perched on Axelius’s head, muttered quietly, "This place gives me the chills... like something’s watching us."

"Maybe it is," Axelius whispered, though he smiled faintly.