In a vast expanse adorned with trees of various sizes—large, small, and ancient—a peculiar sight unfolds. Amidst these trees, numerous houses are scattered, but what is truly striking is that they all stand abandoned.
Within a small clearing, in front of a modest wooden house, five individuals gather around a flickering fire. This group consists of three men and two women, all around the same age. A sense of unease lingers in the air as Lois, a human traveler who joined forces with her comrades, voices her fear.
"How long must we keep running? We've already lost two members. Who will be next?" Lois's voice trembles with terror.
"I don't know. Those Astra Lamias are far more dangerous than we anticipated. They're not merely wild beasts; they're a group of corrupted Lamias!" Ross, the leader of the pack, responds with a tinge of bitterness.