Aric offered her a reassuring smile, though his mind was already calculating their next move. "We're somewhere within the ruins. The formation must have sent us here. But don't worry, you're safe with me."
Now that they were stranded in the vast wilderness, the atmosphere grew tense. The dense foliage, shrouded in mist, was eerily silent, as if the ancient ruins themselves were holding their breath. The landscape was harsh and uninviting, with jagged rocks jutting out from the ground, and twisted trees that cast long, dark shadows. Aric and Zhen Yu stood side by side, surveying their surroundings.
