Dante watched the man's face twist in horror as he answered. ''We've heard the reports,'' he looked around before ushering them inside. ''Come on inside, it's dangerous in the Dark Forest for young ones.''
'Fool, they just let the fox into the chicken coop,' he thought as they stepped into Hollowend Village.
Bella's face lit up with a warm smile as they stood at the edge of the settlement, taking in the humble yet lively scene in front of them. The village, though small compared to Ashvale in scale, had its charm. A single main road, dusty and well-trodden, carved its way through the heart of the community, flanked on both sides by sturdy wooden storefronts.
