Archer led the girls through the mist-covered forest, and as they walked, he summoned dozens of Shadowspawn and ordered them to scout out the forest.
When he did that, Nala asked with a curious voice as her gaze was fixed on him. ''Why are you doing that, husband?''
He turned to face Nala with a grin before answering. "I've sent them to scout the forest, to find the others and any treasure that might increase my horde.''
After speaking, the lioness smiled before kissing him on the cheek before guarding the rear.
As the trio entered the forest, a tall, humanoid shadow emerged from the darkness, which scared the two girls.
The shadowy silhouette vanished after bowing to Archer before its eerie, unnatural voice. "A large city is close by, veiled within the very bosom of this forest. A trove of treasures beyond the bounds of your most fevered dreams beckons. Yet, be warned, for it lies ensconced within a nest of myriad, untold beasts mater."
