Aron and Anna ultimately chose to head to Shadow City. Their decision was completely in line with that of Nick and Benjamin. However, the two groups would not encounter each other until they reached Shadow City.
At the same time, Elder Lawrence and Irving were brought into a rainforest by members of the primitive tribe. Irving cautiously observed his surroundings. Although the climate of the rainforest was entirely different from that of the Desolate Canyon, the plants in the rainforest were quite similar to those in the Desolate Canyon. Additionally, Irving could spot some markers made by the primitive tribe around the edges of the rainforest.
"Stop looking around. Doing so will only bring you greater misfortune," Elder Lawrence said to Irving with a hint of sarcasm.
Irving retorted directly, "Your previous words have already brought us enough disaster. My actions now won't make the situation any worse."
