While Mira was cultivating inside the heart of the Forbidden Forest alongside the Basilisk, Nova, Rhydian, and the other girls quickly left the area.
They tried to be just as careful and sneaky as they were when they first entered the forest. However, now, they were on a bit of a time limit.
Their faces were pale and green veins began to show on the outside of her skin, proof that the poison was slowly invading their bodies. Even Rayna, who had an affinity for poison, was struggling. Albeit, she faired much better than the others.
The group moved in silence, their footsteps barely making a sound on the forest floor. Each of them remained on high alert, their eyes darting from one shadow to the next, ears straining to catch any signs of the Toxic Blade Sect disciples.
Nova and Rhydian led the way, their eyes sharp and their movements deliberate.
