According to Carl, the forest wasn't like this back then. It must've been one of the aftereffects of the calamity.
Now, the terrain changed drastically. Some parts of the forest seemed to be elevated. The undergrowth of trees were dense, with foliages scattered all over.
"This is the first I've seen of this. There hasn't been any reports of a forest with mana this thick."
Amelia stated as she gazed ahead.
It seemed like this phenomenon had only recently happened. This meant they had no prior knowledge of whatever danger lurked in the forest.
"Are you sure about this, Carl?"
Brandon asked.
"....Maybe we can take a detour. Just until the fog clears?"
"The fog isn't clearing anytime soon."
Amelia's voice cut in.
"We don't know anything about the forest. It's too dangerous to navigate."
"....Yeah."
Carl lowered his head in disappointment.
"I guess we were asking for too much."
