The moment Jax materialized on the battlefield, a familiar feeling crept over him.
The dense canopy above. The thick undergrowth below. The distant howls echoing through layers of ancient trees.
The damp, earthy scent clinging to the air like a second skin.
He had been here before.
'It's a forest. Of course they all look similar.'
He shrugged the feeling off and surveyed the surroundings properly. Tall trees stretched endlessly in every direction. No landmarks. No obvious vantage points. Just raw, untamed wilderness.
Seris and Lilith stood beside him, ready for incoming attacks, eyes scanning the treeline. Waiting for his command.
Jax spoke first. "We're not getting into unnecessary fights. We hide. We analyze. We strike only when it's the last option."
Seris blinked.
Then her expression darkened.
"Are you doing this because you think we're weak?"
Jax looked at her.
