By the time the team of four had finished collecting their spoils and emerged from the cave, the sky had completely darkened.
The nights in the Silent Forest had no chirping insects, only a strange whisper that echoed through the woods—the sound of the region's unique Magic Trees breathing.
Countless Magic Plants began to reveal their true forms.
Glowing mushrooms dotted the forest like stars, and phosphorescence flowed along the branches of ancient trees, dyeing the surrounding mist in dreamlike colors. The sight was just like the Pandora Planet from the movie *Avatar* in Allen's past life—so beautiful it was breathtaking.
"It's... so beautiful here," Lina murmured in awe, gazing at the wondrous sight.
"Beautiful things are often the most dangerous."
Allen took a moment to admire the scenery, then glanced at his weary teammates and broke the silence.
"Let's camp in the cave tonight. It's safer than outside."
