It appeared their luck had started to turn in their favor, or perhaps, Zed hadn't been teleported to the centre of the Forbidden Zone to start with.
All they saw on their path were just some low-level creatures. B monsters and higher were nowhere in sight.
Vivian was dependable, guarded the group along one side. Only when they had safely arrived in the open did she position herself alongside Zed and Cathal, bringing up the rear.
Eva clung to her tightly, made her like a trinket hanging from a waistband, her face showing a clear absence of security.
Crossing their second forest, they finally saw the city's silhouette in the distance. The signal light shone brightly, assuring them that their path was correct.
Finally, Zed let out a relieved sigh.
"Turned out the city is indeed saving people..." Zed mused, the light in his eyes flickering.
