บท 539: First official quest (3)

The mist clung to Erik's clothing, giving the woodland an eerie, peaceful atmosphere. He was cautious about making noise as he walked, considering the fallen leaves and twigs. The Mistlynx were notoriously evasive since they were masters of disguise in the mist.

Erik continued farther into the woodland, where the mist became thicker and his vision worse. Here, the ability to quickly and efficiently scan the area with Hais's brain crystal proved helpful.

He closed his eyes and listened intently to the sounds of the forest around him: crickets in the distance, the gentle rustling of leaves, and then, strangely, a succession of low growls and snarls.

Erik, intrigued, cautiously approached the sound's origin. Through the mist, he could make out the silhouettes of two Mistlynx as he got closer.

Their silvery fur glistened and made them look ethereal. They were fighting for territory and were eyeing a Thaid's carcass, which they probably wanted to eat.