"Alright, we've said everything we need to. It's time for us to be on our way," Lynch said. "Everyone, stay alert and keep an eye on everything around us. No matter where this path leads, we'll try to travel it safely. From now on, all food and water should only be taken from what's stored in the spatial bag. Do not pick anything from this forest, and don't drink the dew collected on the leaves and flowers. To put it simply, consider this path ahead of us as a place cursed by demons."
The mage's ominous warning had its desired effect, and the group became somewhat jumpy. Time slowly passed, yet they were still wandering in the forest. The road beneath their feet became more rugged, often forcing them to turn after only walking five or six meters. Only the mage's eyes could see further, but the thick trees greatly limited his sight, and Lynch often had to close his eyes to rest.
