The fat wizard apprentice studied Hutson for a moment before giving a slight nod.
"Everything checks out. You can go."
Hutson hesitated, glancing at the unusual security surrounding the outpost.
"Did something happen?" he asked.
The fat wizard sighed, rubbing his temple.
"Green Lodge has launched multiple attacks on us recently. To ensure security, all wizards entering Moonlight Woodland must undergo an identity check."
Hutson's expression darkened slightly.
"Things escalated that quickly?"
It had only been a few days, yet the situation seemed far more dire than he had anticipated.
The fat wizard apprentice tucked away the Faceless Bamboo Segment and waved a dismissive hand.
"No need to worry too much. As long as you stay inside the forest, you'll be safe. Just don't travel alone if you have to leave."
Hutson nodded but cast a skeptical glance at the outpost's meager defenses.
