"If one more weird bug flies at me, I swear I'm going full barbarian," Aria muttered, swatting at the air.
Venturing deeper, they reached the EMP area on their third day. The familiar hum of electronic devices and gadgets was replaced by eerie silence— making the forest's ambiance take on a more ominous tone.
Among the team members, only Liam and Juliet were proficient in magic enough to communicate through mind links.
Ru Quan and Bing Shi opted to steer away from making such bonds and links with other people.
The remaining members chose a more conventional route. They stayed within close proximity to each other, relying on spoken words and hand gestures.
Douglas, leading the pack, addresed them all, "Alright, team, left path. It looks like it sucks less."
Douglas's keen instincts had proven invaluable thus far, guiding the team through the dense forest and helping them navigate around potential dangers.
