At the foot of Skull Mountain, a white fog enshrouded everything, swirling and elusive, reducing visibility to less than ten meters.
Red Sleeve, dressed in a large red robe, sat on the monster statue in front of the cave entrance, hugging one knee, the other leg dangling, her toes swaying back and forth as if pushing a swing. In her hands, she fiddled idly with her hair, losing herself in her thoughts.
That is until the sound of footsteps echoed through the fog.
Red Sleeve immediately looked up, a hint of joy emerging around her lips. However, her brows soon knotted together.
The sound was unfamiliar; these were not footsteps she recognized.
Suddenly, a figure emerged through the fog.
The newcomer was a woman, slender and brandishing a scythe.
"Is it you?" Red Sleeve squinted at Lin Xue, who had appeared before her.
"Indeed, it's me. Sorry to disappoint you," Lin Xue replied as she rapidly adjusted the remaining armor she wore.
"There's no need for disappointment."
