The day finally came when they decided to venture out once more, driven not by courage but by the desperate need to prove they could overcome their failures.
The forest stretched before them like a yawning maw, its shadows twisting and curling as if mocking their resolve.
Each step forward felt heavier than the last, the weight of their previous defeats pressing down on their shoulders. But this time, there was something different—a simmering determination, fragile yet present, born of desperation rather than confidence.
Their plan was simple, far from foolproof but meticulously crafted after countless discussions and failed strategies.
They had pooled their resources, combining their traps, weapons, and whatever courage they could muster.
Instead of rushing headfirst into the unknown, they moved cautiously, mapping the terrain as they went, ensuring no detail was overlooked.
