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The moment Feiry and Lighty entered the forest, the atmosphere around Hollow Creek shifted dramatically.
Through the holographic drone feed, Team 11 watched as the surrounding vegetation grew increasingly grotesque. The trees were no longer green, twisted crimson veins spread across their bark like pulsing blood vessels. Even the roots beneath the ground seemed to throb faintly.
"…Disgusting," Sana muttered.
Feiry walked forward fearlessly, flames flickering continuously around his body and lighting up the dark surroundings. Lighty moved calmly beside him, radiating gentle waves of golden light.
The two Druids advanced deeper without hesitation.
Soon, the first Vampire Spawn appeared.
