"Aether, are you absolutely sure we can trust that man's words?" Maelona asked with a questioning gaze, her tone carrying a hint of doubt as they carefully trod the narrow path under the massive old tree.
Aether, who was leading the group with steady steps, turned his head slightly and replied, "Well, we found a path, didn't we? That's a good sign, isn't it?"
Maelona nodded softly, acknowledging his point. It was true—they had stumbled upon a hidden path inside a tree, one so well-concealed that not even the Elder of the Wood Elf tribe had any knowledge of its existence.
Trailing behind Aether, Aria wore a hesitant expression, her brows furrowed in thought. She cast a fleeting glance toward her mother, her eyes silently pleading for clarification. Noticing this, Maelona let out a small sigh before asking in a seemingly nonchalant tone,
"So... this Raven girl. Is she your target or something? Or is there more to this story, Aether?"
