In the meantime...

The scenery unfurled before the young man like a tapestry, with mountains in the background and fields that went on forever. The air was fresh and brisk, carrying with it the aroma of the earth and the hope for new starts. With each step he took, he inched his way closer to Etrium, where his mission awaited him.

As Erik made his way along the winding road, he paid attention to the sights and sounds of the environment around him. Birds were flying around the treetops, and their cheerful chirps could be heard floating through the air.

The sound of his footsteps was accompanied by the rustling of leaves as if the forest itself were urging him on with words of support and motivation.

The road in front seemed to go on forever, like a never-ending serpent road that faded away into the horizon. But Erik kept marching.