Four people and a peacock continued to follow the tree roots.
Originally, they intended to avoid the World Tree's roots, but no matter which direction they took, they were met with boundless fog and endless roots.
By the looks of it, finding their way back within seven days seemed impossible.
Elder Clinton was as disheartened and pessimistic as ever, often playing the role of the "negative emotion generator" of the team, prattling on without end.
The peacock was also influenced by the old man, appearing quite grave.
However, Leonard Churchill and Sophia Jones were in much better spirits.
Their attitude towards death was very calm.
Moreover, they were aware of Elder Clinton's special quality.
Following the old man, there was always more hope of surviving compared to others.
Plus, if it were just the few of them who had arrived at this "Dead Passage", Leonard Churchill would indeed worry about how to find a way out.