Ethan Smith's heart was filled with reluctance, but he knew that there was no time to waste.
So, he resolutely picked up Emily Taylor and strode toward the depths of the forest.
The Mystic Realm was vast, mostly consisting of trees, mountains, and turbulent rivers.
Hiding a person wasn't too difficult.
Ethan found a relatively quiet place for Emily.
After settling her down, Ethan turned to leave the Mystic Realm.
Having taken only two steps, he couldn't help but stop and look back at Emily again.
The reluctance in his eyes was strong. This time, he didn't know if he could return alive.
"I can't delay any longer." Ethan glanced at the sun hanging in the sky, knowing it was already late.
Despite his reluctance, he had to leave.
Ethan strode away from the spot and arrived near the entrance.
"Are you really going to do this?" Spike Schneider asked involuntarily.
Ethan nodded and replied, "Yes, I have no other choice. After I leave, you can find an opportunity to leave later."