In a clearing filled with bones inside Zelorin Forest, a figure dismounted from his horse. His long black hair and piercing blue eyes would strike terror in the hearts of most. The tall man looked around the clearing with a frown.
"This is where the trail ends," muttered the man as he took out a glass orb and stared at the lights inside. "My grandfather's mana signature ends here, but there's nothing. What does that mean?"
The man examined the clearing but found nothing. In the end, he decided to visit the nearest adventurers' tavern. As soon as he walked through the door, everyone froze in place. The bartender stared at him with apprehension.
"What brings the infamous Dread here?" asked the bartender, furrowing his brows. The man placed his bag on the ground, and it sank through the wooden tiles before he took a seat. Then, he placed a gold coin on the table.
