Pulling himself together, the knight makes his way to the Cyclops on the bridge. Warming up for the possible battle, the knight begins to go through his flashiest sword techniques. At this point, there is a noise coming from the bridge. It is the Cyclops doubled over laughing. The Cyclops looks up at the advancing knight and laughs even harder. Having reached the bridge, the knight enters a fighting stance ready to duel with the Cyclops. The Cyclops looks up and says, "You really funny. Cyclops let you pass, free of charge."
Once past the Cyclops, the duo could focus on the journey past the bridge and into the threatening woods ahead. Moriander Forest is a dense forest of ancient evergreens, that because of its vast and dark nature, has become home to theives, highwaymen, and other villians who go bump in the night. Many people warn of entering into the woods at any time of day, but especially at night. Sunset is only moments away. Wouldn't it be useful if someone could sneak silently into the forest and preemptively get rid of any villians in the way.
Sucking it up, the knight looks up and says, "I don't expect you to risk your life in that forest. I will go in and defeat the rascals in hand
Looking at the forboding forest ahead, the ninja contemplates out loud, "The only sensable soultion is for me to go in, disable the brigands inside, and make the way safe for you."