Damian's eyes scanned the surroundings, taking in details that made his stomach sink.
Ancient trees towered overhead, their trunks wider than anything he'd seen during his training sessions in the forest.
'This isn't the outer forest.'
The realization hit with cold certainty.
When Kaiser had thrown him into the woods for training, he'd stayed in the outskirts where D and C rank beasts made their territories.
Safe enough for a student to survive with skill and caution.
This was something else entirely.
The Aura density in the air was oppressive, saturating every breath he took, the kind of concentration that only existed deep in untamed wilderness where apex predators ruled their domains.
'How far did that bastard bring me?'
His hand went to his wrist instinctively, reaching for his watch.
Empty space greeted his fingers.
'Right.'
He'd left it in his dorm room.
He'd only planned to walk Luna back to her dormitory and return to his own bed.
