Victor trudged through the forest, his mind replaying the events of the Abyss. The weight of the Abyssal Recipe Fragment in his satchel seemed heavier than it should have been, as though it carried the whispers of the void itself. The system's occasional updates broke the silence of his journey, each ping a reminder of how much more he had to accomplish.
*"Quest Reminder: Collect all Abyssal Recipe Fragments. Progress: 1/4. New locations for fragments available upon completion of secondary trials."*
Victor sighed. "Secondary trials, huh? Can't wait to see what those involve. Maybe a giant, fire-breathing chicken this time?"
The thought made him chuckle briefly, but the oppressive aura of the recipe fragment quickly stole his humor. He needed a break. Spotting a small clearing up ahead, he decided to set up camp for the night.
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### **A Strange Visitor**
