Aiden and Raelia calmed down for a second.
Oliver's words were correct. Whilst there was no harm in being confident, caution was still necessary.
The group looked at one another and nodded as they walked forward.
As they each took steps forward, the grey mist around them started to grow fainter and fainter until it completely disappeared.
Aiden seemed to feel a faint cover pass over him, and when he looked up again, the mist that had surprised him had completely vanished.
Now, the group stood amidst a vast, verdant forest. Towering trees loomed above as the gentle chirping of birds filled the air. The faint, earthy scent of the forest drifted by, carried on a soft breeze brushing against their faces. They had entered the second stage.
.....
An unknown amount of time later...
Deep within the cliff trial forests, a faint growl could be heard as a large badger-like creature was tearing into a half-eaten rabbit.
