"A Farmer Who Become The Guardian of the Enchanted Forest"
Written By: Night Fury
Chapter 1
Chapter 1 - A Farmer's Call to Adventure
The sun rose over the verdant fields, casting its warm glow upon Hiro's face as he slowly stirred from sleep. He stretched and yawned, throwing off his thin blankets before gazing out the window at the coming dawn. It was time for another day of work.
After a meager breakfast of bread and soup, Hiro donned his worn boots and stepped outside into the crisp morning air. The dew glistened on the grass as birds began their morning songs. He made his way to the small pig pen beside his modest home. "Good morning, friends," Hiro said with a gentle smile. Most of the pigs grunted their greetings, but one spot was empty. "Where has Gregory wandered off to now?"
A rustling in the nearby forest caught Hiro's attention. He ventured towards the treeline, calling out his missing pig's name. Only silence answered until...a frightened squeal. Hiro rushed into the trees, following the sounds of distress deeper into the dense woods. Low-hanging branches scratched his skin as the thick canopy blocked out the sunlight.
Then he saw a flash of pink trapped in a gnarled root system. "Gregory! Don't worry, I'm coming," Hiro said in a calm tone. He tried pulling the pig free to no avail. Seeing the creature's plight renewed Hiro's efforts, and with a mighty heave the roots snapped apart. Gregory bolted into his arms, shaking from the ordeal.
Hiro breathed a relieved sigh and turned to leave. But something else had drawn nearer unseen - two big glowing eyes stared from the shadows. Hiro felt a tingle of fear as a tiny voice said, "Thank you for saving one of my forest friends, kind man." Stepping into a ray of light was a miniature winged creature, no bigger than his hand.
She had delicate translucent wings, mint green skin and wore a woven leaf dress. A fairy. Hiro had never seen one so close before. "It was nothing, little one," he replied with wonder. The fairy regarded him warmly. "The spirits of this wood owe you a debt. I grant you a gift - from now on, your body shall know strength beyond normal men. Use it well to help others, as you helped this pig today."
A warm energy surged through Hiro's veins, lingering there. He stared at his hands in amazement. What an unexpected blessing this morning had brought! After farewells, Hiro returned home with Gregory, excited yet uncertain about what fate now called him to. Perhaps it was time for this farmer to venture beyond the fields and experience an adventure of his own.
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