[ When she offered to tell him a story she went all in. ]

So he went deeper and deeper and deeper into the forest, looking for the shadowmonster! [ which may or may not be modeled in Ikki's mind after the terrifying rancor beasts Uncle Luke once drew for her. ] But the further he got into the swamp, the less people he met! And also the more vines and branches and roots got in his way, reaching up to grab at him.

But the brave hero wasn't afraid! He has a special magical sword and cut away alllllll the grasping vines and when he did there was a loud ROAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAR!