Erik and June looked at the surroundings. The jungle was thick, stretching as far as they could see. Tall rocks poked out above the trees and small streams flowed through the forest like thin silver lines.
Thaids had kept humans from living outside the few human cities for a long time. But now, thanks to Etrium's technology, humans had built small settlements, albeit military ones.
As Erik and June kept looking around for any signs of life or danger, the clone spotted something unusual in the distance.
"Master," he said, "I've spotted something in the northwest."
Erik looked in the same direction as June, narrowing his eyes because of the sun. Far from their position, he saw something that looked like a fortification.
"Good eye," Erik said to the clone. "Any suggestion on how to proceed?"
