The tension in the group was evident as they held their breath, hoping that no other nearby monsters would awaken.
Fortunately, their luck held, and the creatures remained undisturbed, allowing them all to release a collective sigh of relief.
Lucius stood up, his hands feeling a bit stiff from the pressure and force he had exerted while killing the direwolf.
Jeron had also noticed the red rock on the ground that Lucius had seen, but he didn't care. The quality of it was to low to be of any use. Signaling the group to continue onward, he led them higher up the mountain, passing even more monsters.
The ground in this area was strewn with bones, which left Lucius perplexed. Among the remains were not only goblin and kobold bones, but also human ones that seemed surprisingly fresh.
Where did all these bones come from?' Lucius wondered, his confusion growing as he made sure to avoid stepping on them to prevent any cracking sounds.
