At dawn the next day, when only a faint light appeared in the sky, Van Loon stepped out of his small house carefully built from rough wood and hard stone. Although simple, this hut was his refuge in this strange world and his secret base for studying magic. As he took a deep breath of the cool morning breeze, his mind seemed to clear. He was surprised to find that the goats he lived with required much less sleep than he had originally imagined.
He walked slowly up a small hill, standing at the highest point of the grassland, taking in everything around him. As the sun rose, its golden light gradually dispersed the darkness, casting a thin veil of gold over the earth. Van Loon enjoyed this peaceful moment that belonged only to him in this quiet and serene morning.
Looking down, he saw some goats lazily lying on the dewy grass, some seeming to have just woken up from a dream and slowly starting to nibble on the fresh green grass around them. This sight stirred a warm wave in the heart of Van Loon. These goats were no longer just his responsibility, but had become his true family and comrades in this otherworldly place. Together, they had experienced countless difficulties and challenges, and together they had built their own little world.
At this moment, Van Loon was filled with deep gratitude for this land and these lives. He felt a sense of belonging and fulfillment like never before. Although he was in a different world, far from his original family and master Jin, this grassland, these goats, and his own little house had become his new home. Here, he found his own role and mission, as well as true inner peace.
As the morning light gradually intensifies, more goats begin to awaken, starting their new day. Van Loon knows that it's time to begin the day's work and training. But at this moment, he chooses to stand quietly on the hill, enjoying the tranquility and harmony a little longer. Because at this moment, he deeply feels that no matter which world it is, as long as there is love and dreams in the heart, anywhere can be home.
When Van Loon's gaze shifts from the lazy goat herd to the distant forest, a scene that tightens his heart appears. He sees a large group of birds hastily flying from the treetops in the sky, leaving their once quiet habitat, like a sudden disturbance of a black cloud. In the far edge of the forest, it seems that there is also a rising dust, as if a large group of people or other creatures are quickly moving towards there.
Van Loon's intuition told him that this was definitely not a good thing. At that moment, a pungent smell of burning drifted on the wind, and he could almost be certain that it was the unique smell of flames burning trees. A sense of foreboding surged in his heart - how could someone dare to set fire in this vibrant forest!
Van Loon knew that the forest was not only the home of many wild animals, but also an important part of maintaining the ecological balance in this area. Once the fire got out of control, the consequences would be unimaginable. Moreover, this fire was likely caused by human activity, and there might be a bigger threat hidden behind it.
Immediately, he realized that he had to take action. He couldn't stand by and let this disaster threaten him, his goat herd, and the countless lives in the forest. Van Loon quickly made a decision; he had to find the source of the fire and stop it from spreading as much as possible.
Van Loon's four hooves moved swiftly across the grass, carrying a sense of urgency that couldn't be ignored as he headed straight for his own house. Upon reaching his destination, without hesitation, he fiercely bit down on a bell device hanging next to the door. In the quiet morning air, the sound of the bell was unusually loud and piercing, its sound waves quickly spreading throughout the settlement.
The goats that were still sleeping in the large accommodation area were suddenly awakened by the sound of bells. They all ran out from their resting places, looking confused and alert, but quickly gathered in front of the grass where Van Loon was standing. The patrolling Combat goat also sensed the urgency in the bell sound and hurried from their positions to gather around Van Loon, showing their loyalty to their leader and their response to the crisis.
At this moment, a group of determined-looking goats had gathered in front of Van Loon, ready to accept instructions at any time and face the potential danger together, despite not understanding the situation. Van Loon knew that he could not let these goats who trusted him down. He had to make a decision quickly and command everyone to respond to this sudden fire crisis. At this critical moment, Van Loon was not only a leader but also a guardian of the land and life. His decision would affect the safety of every life.
Vick the forsaken strolled lazily from the side of Van Loon with his usual lazy pace. His figure appeared particularly relaxed in the morning sunlight, forming a sharp contrast with the tense atmosphere around him. As he walked, he turned his head to look into the distance where the mist still lingered in the woods, and said softly, "I bet this is definitely not a good thing, don't you think?" His voice carried a hint of playfulness, as if in this critical moment, he could still maintain a sense of detachment.
Van Loon did not respond to Vick the forsaken. His gaze was firm, tightly fixed on the gathering flock of goat in front of him, as well as the small kingdom he had worked hard to build. His heart was filled with a sense of responsibility; these goats, this land, he had to protect them. Every cottage, every piece of grassland, embodied the sweat and effort of him and the flock of goat, a home they had created together. The threat of fire made him realize how fragile this home was, and how it needed his firmer protection.
Van Loon's silence is not a lack of words, but an expression of underlying concern and determination. He knows that in the face of this sudden disaster, they may need to give more, even to fight. The careless words of Vick the forsaken have become a special reminder this morning - no matter what challenges they face, they must stand united and face them together.
At this moment, Van Loon is more convinced than ever that their small kingdom, though not large, possesses an indomitable spirit. He is ready to command the flock of goat, not only to combat the current fire, but also to protect the land they all cherish. Behind Van Loon's silence lies his unwavering love for their home and boundless courage.
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