章 707: First day in the wilderness

As far as the eye could see, the forest transformed into a silent opera of winter, a beautiful expanse covered in frost.

With their bark twisted and worn by the elements over countless years, the towering trees stood tall. Their skeletal canopies serving as a dramatic juxtaposition to the dull, overcast sky.

With the occasional whiff of pine, the air was crisp and carried the delightful fragrance of frost-kissed earth and dormant foliage.

The biting wind, with its haunting whistle, passed through the barren branches, bringing along a symphony of whispers that revealed ancient secrets and timeless stories.

With an eerie grace, Erik traversed through the frozen expanse, his every step leaving only the faintest trace upon the pristine snow.