Yohan packed up the container holding the lightning fruits, securing it tightly in his bag, and adjusted his gear.
"Time to move on," he muttered to himself. He glanced once more at the cliffside settlement of the Lightning Hawks before turning away. The Hawks weren't what he needed. His next target—the Night Raven—awaited in the Shadowveil Forest near the ruins.
"Shadowveil Forest," Yohan said aloud. "That place is notorious for being eerie. Let's see if the Night Raven is worth the trip." He tapped his map device, set the destination, and started walking.
The journey to Shadowveil Forest took several hours. The terrain gradually shifted from open plains to dense woods. The air grew heavier, and the sunlight struggled to pierce through the thick canopy.
As Yohan stepped closer to the forest's boundaries, he noticed the trees becoming darker, their bark almost pitch black. Shadows seemed to stretch unnaturally, and the air carried a faint chill.
