章 139: The Road to the Forgotten City

The morning was gray and somber as Emily and her companions prepared to leave the forest behind. The dense trees, once their shelter, now seemed like bars of a cage they were eager to escape. The ancient map, newly revealed from the focus stone's light, was their guide now, leading them to a place long lost to time—the Forgotten City. It was a name spoken in hushed tones, a place of legend and myth, and the group's mood reflected the gravity of what lay ahead.

Emily stood at the edge of their camp, staring at the path that wound its way out of the forest and into the unknown. The recent battles and discoveries weighed heavily on her mind, but she couldn't allow herself the luxury of hesitation. They were moving forward, and there was no turning back now.

"We should get moving," she said, her voice steady but laced with the tension she felt.