As they walked away from the clearing, the weight of their mission pressed heavily on their shoulders. Each step forward was a journey deeper into the unknown, yet their resolve remained unshaken. They were humanity's last hope, and failure was not an option.
The golden light of dawn bathed the forest in a soft, radiant glow. The sun rose higher into the sky, offering little solace as the growls of monsters echoed louder with each step. Scarlett and her group continued onward, their weapons gripped tightly in their hands, ready to face whatever danger lay ahead.
Garvin walked beside Scarlett, glancing at her from time to time. Her furrowed brow and tight jawline betrayed the worry she tried so hard to hide. He knew her concern wasn't for herself but for the survival of humanity. It pained him that he couldn't do more to ease her burden. At the very least, he was here, by her side, through this nightmare.
