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[X] Leave for Kourindou.

Take:
[X] A long walking stick. It looks sturdy.
[X] A hooded cloak. It can cover your head from the rain.
[X] A small pouch full of mushrooms. You have no idea what they do.
[X] A beginner's magic book. "Basic Magical Theory and Simple Applications".

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Anon decides to leave immediately for Kourindou.

He examines the pouch Marisa left, it seems to be full of mushrooms. She didn't leave any instructions with it, but they should come in useful somehow. He pockets it.

He spots the magic book Alice lent him. He could kill time studying more about magic, in case he doesn't find anything else to do. He takes the book as well.

He steps out of the cottage, grabbing the walking stick and cloak. He wears the cloak over his shoulders and fastens it. Satisfied, he heads along the path, walking stick and book at hand. Dressed like this, he feels wiser for some reason. "A beard would probably complete the look," he thinks.

The day feels great for a new adventure.

The journey is peaceful as he walks. He gradually notices the beauty and serenity of the Forest of Magic. Trees and bushes are verdant green and lush with life. Some are flowering, dotting the forest with fresh red, yellow and violet. Even the mushrooms come in a variety of colors and sizes. He finds it hard to believe that such a place is dangerous.

He passes by a fork in the road with a strange sign. He examines it, and is surprised to find that he can understand the foreign symbols. In fact, he is able to converse with Alice and Marisa easily. Perhaps language isn't an issue in Gensokyo.

He reads the sign: "Stay on the path. Do not travel at night. Wild Youkai and Fairies inhabit the Forest. Do not feed." Scribbled on the bottom is a newer entry: "A madman carrying a broken trident has been seen in the Forest. He is capable of powerful danmaku and is suspected of attacking travellers, youkai and human alike. Do not approach and report to the Village Guardian if sighted."

He shrugs as he walks down the path toward Kourindou. He has no plans of feeding the wildlife of the Forest of Magic, especially if he is on the menu. Neither of the magicians mentioned anything about a madman, but that greatly supports their warnings of the lethal dangers of the Forest.

He estimates that he is about halfway to Kourindou when he hears strange noises and heavy-sounding thuds coming from the left. They seem to be coming from deeper into the Forest of Magic. He can probably investigate the source without straying too far from the path. However, the Forest is supposed to be quite dangerous...

A shrill cry interrupts his thoughts. It sounds like a young girl.

Anon pauses to think.

[ ] Investigate the source of the noises. Someone might be in trouble.
[ ] Ignore it and continue walking to Kourindou. The Forest is dangerous.