DOWN THE CLIFF
The dense forest at the bottom of the cliff was eerily silent, save for the rustling leaves and the occasional distant call of a bird. Magnus led the search party, his every movement sharp and purposeful, though his face betrayed the storm of emotions raging inside him. Regan, Valerie, Sylvaine, and the hired forest divers fanned out behind him, scouring the area for any sign of Aria.
"Spread out!" Magnus commanded, his voice hoarse. "Look everywhere. We don't stop until we find her."
Regan exchanged a worried glance with Valerie before following Magnus deeper into the woods. Valerie clutched her pendant, whispering a silent prayer, while Sylvaine moved with calculated precision, her hands outstretched as she cast spells to try and locate Aria's presence.
