Forest Hunt [2]

The thick fog enveloped the entire forest, reducing visibility to a minimum. The slender, yet sharp branches of the trees protruded through the fog, obstructing the movement of anyone within.

The air was dry, making breathing rather difficult as a faint scent of decay lingered in the air. 

Swoosh, swoosh—

Several figures moved within the dense fog, their expressions calm as they surveyed their surroundings. 

Coming to a stop, one of them bent over, and pressed their fingers against the dirt. 

"He was here." 

Based on the faint markings on the ground and the temperature, it was clear that their target had been in the area recently. 

"...The earth is warmer than the other areas. He stopped her for at least several minutes before leaving." 

Pinching his fingers, he looked ahead before settling his gaze in a certain direction. 

"He headed that way." 

He was certain of it.