Autumn Palace      

The air hung heavy with tension as Ren, Elena, and Prince Zeroth approached the outskirts of the Autumn Palace. The path ahead was shrouded in shadows, and a sense of foreboding loomed over them.

"There's still a few meters before we reach Autumn Palace," Elena whispered. "Let's keep both eyes out for potential trouble."

"Agreed. We need to proceed cautiously." Prince Zeroth, his features etched with concern, added, "And let's not make any commotion and use any magic. I've heard this place is sensitive to magic. We don't want to give our location away."

The trio moved in silence, their steps light and deliberate. They strained their senses to detect any hidden dangers lurking in the shadows. The silence of the forest was broken only by the sound of their steady footsteps echoing through the dense foliage.

But for Ren, this was his chance to play the 'Accidental Slip.'

Elena was a proud warrior, and she wouldn't tolerate someone lesser than her as her partner.