Bab 78: Mysterious Girl

The cabin's presence in this desolate cave was an anomaly, a puzzle piece that didn't fit the grim landscape. William, his senses heightened, approached with caution, his footsteps barely disturbing the dust that coated the warped floorboards. He circled the cabin, peering through the grimy windows, searching for any sign of life.

Inside, bathed in the faint light filtering through the cracks in the walls, lay a woman. She was asleep, her red hair fanned out across a threadbare pillow, her breathing slow and even. Even William's deliberate attempts to make noise failed to rouse her.

He studied her closely, taking in her delicate features, her unblemished skin, and the archaic style of her clothing. She seemed out of place, a figure from a bygone era. He activated his system's analysis function, hoping for a clue to her identity, but it remained stubbornly silent.