Back to the City

Art carefully navigated the forest, mindful not to lose his way.

He had planned ahead before now, placing the teleportation circle in a spot that would make this journey easier.

After a few minutes, he arrived at the area where he had once fought seventeen D-rank beasts. Much of the mess had been covered by vegetation and nature, but the site was still recognizable.

A good sign—he was on the right track.

Before long, he reached the stream where he and Asura had fought.

It was just as beautiful as before, though he had no time to admire it.

‘I believe it was there.’ His gaze settled on the tree where she had told him to meet her. Without hesitation, he headed in that direction.

Then, he noticed something.

"Hmm?"

Looking up, he spotted several beasts perched in the trees, staring down at him.

They were D-rank beasts, clearly hungry, but none of them dared to move closer—let alone attack.

Their instincts and intelligence warned them otherwise.