As they ventured deeper into the forest, the atmosphere grew increasingly foreboding. The air felt heavy with the stench of charred wood and damp earth mixed with blood. The surrounding trees were toppled, some scorched as if by an intense fire, and the ground was littered with goblin corpses and skeleton remains scattered chaotically.
"This… isn't an ordinary battle," Pierre muttered, his eyes scanning the area ahead. His hand gripped his shield tightly, ready for any potential threats.
Bai Suzhen stepped forward, her gaze sweeping over the chaotic scene. "The sky never breaks its promise; every strange occurrence hides a deeper reason," she murmured, contemplating the situation.
