Chapter 65: Trial of the (Aztec) 2 Land of Demons
Axel's boots sank softly into the forest floor with each step, the sound alternating between a faint crunch and a muffled thud. The air was dense, filled with an unnatural stillness that made the hairs on the back of his neck prickle. His gaze stayed fixed on the system display floating before him, the only semblance of familiarity in this bizarre land.
Ever since he had defeated Megicula, the demon that ruled this region, Axel had been abruptly transported back to this eerie forest. A brief moment of disorientation was followed by a new notification—his reward for the victory. A map appeared in his system interface, illuminating three distinct locations. The place where he had fought Megicula had turned green, while two others remained marked in red.
