The scenery around could neither be said to be entirely unrelated to wilderness, nor could it be said to be related.
The definition of wilderness.
Generally seen as barren, desolate, countryside.
Yet the scene before was quite the opposite.
An oasis.
Countless pine trees towering into the clouds densely packed, it was hard to resist the urge to lie comfortably beneath them, enjoying the comfort of the shade in the harsh sunlight.
Of course.
If you didn't mind the fist-sized spider dropping from the treetops into your clothes the moment you closed your eyes.
Or a grass snake silently slithering up your pant leg amidst the underbrush.
By comparison, the sudden appearance of a brown bear with a gaping maw behind you was relatively more acceptable, at least to some people.
Forget it, suicide was a quicker and cleaner way out.
They had just steadied themselves when a panel materialized before them.