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Chapter 21 - Dark Forest

No one knows for sure why, but there's a place in the forest known as Montok Forest that always feels different from anywhere else. This peculiarity is connected to the five superior entities within the AFPS Foundation, tasked with maintaining the balance of data and narrative construction in this world.

First, there's Joshua, a researcher specializing in character creation and the study of the powers and natures of these characters. He constantly seeks the secrets behind the characters created within narratives. Second, Aidan, a complex ideation expert who has crafted powerful concepts that color the narratives. Every word he writes is a puzzle waiting to be unraveled. Third, Harry, the narrative system guardian who ensures that everything goes according to plan. His creation, HyperMonitor, monitors the entire storyline.

Fourth is Easter, a deep researcher who examines every aspect of the strengths and qualities characters might possess within the narrative. Easter always tries to delve deeper into the mysteries of the narrative. Lastly, there's Aaron, the narrative operations guard who ensures the balance between characters and the storyline.

One quiet day, Easter was sitting outside the AFPS Foundation base, enjoying the expansive view of the forest in front of him. Suddenly, his gaze was drawn to a black object floating above the forest. He promptly reported his discovery to his colleagues.

Two days later, the five superior entities gathered at the location, but they found no signs of anything suspicious. Harry told Easter, "I think you might be sleep-deprived. Everything looks fine here." However, Easter staunchly defended his observation.

They then heard strange sounds in the forest and decided to investigate further using recording technology. They discovered a low-frequency voice pleading to be set free. Initially skeptical of Easter's story, Harry eventually agreed to investigate further.

After several hours unraveling the mystery of the mysterious object, they found that it contained incredible power. They decided to increase surveillance around the forest. However, as they launched the "Montok Forest" operation, they encountered a terrifying entity that resembled a human with a goat's head and tiger's legs, with glowing red eyes.

The entity seemed to have a sinister side. They recorded the creature, which was devouring the carcass of an unidentified entity. The recording ended when the creature noticed the presence of a drone and seized it.

After this incident, the AFPS forces prepared for a possible attack. However, the entity appeared again, this time speaking in human language. It asked to protect the forest and issued a warning. Then, the entity disappeared.

Upon further investigation, they discovered a portal to another realm within the forest that opened at specific times. The AFPS Foundation decided to make this forest a restricted zone, building a fence to prevent people from entering, rather than leaving. And thus, the mystery of Montok Forest remained locked within an as-yet-untold story.