Nathan's POV

After quickly changing into new clothes behind a tree, I ran towards the direction of the Ghost Shadow Forest with Sebastian.

It wasn't until I stepped into the thick snow of the Ghost Shadow Forest that I truly understood why this dense woodland had such an eerie and terrifying name.

Luxuriant branches formed a dense canopy overhead, creating an almost impenetrable network. Although it was still morning, the forest felt as dark as night.

Sparse rays of light struggled to pierce through the gaps, casting strange and ominous shadows on the snowy ground.

From the depths of the forest, roars of wild beasts intensified the eerie atmosphere. This...