Damien didn't let the team walk around the forest. They hid behind the lush leaves and waited for Lexiel and his team to arrive. With Claw flying above in the sky, they did not have to worry about circling the area where they were hiding.
Claw relayed Lexiel's attempts to walk past the Whipping Wisps.
Boom!
The sound of something exploding echoed, followed by the ground shaking.
"I hope he didn't destroy a century-old tree," Serena muttered. She turned to look at Damien and asked, "Please tell me he didn't."
Damien smiled at her question before whispering, "I am sorry to tell you this but he is not much of a heritage protector."
"That fucking —" she caught herself in time before turning to look in front.
[They are heading towards the northwest side of the forest.]
