Chapter 394: A Foreign Mission?

The rhythmic sound of hoofbeats and the occasional screech of an avian spiritual creature echoed through the dense forest

Kain adjusted his position on the broad back of a Midnight Stag, a spiritual creature provided by the Eclipse Order. Its sleek black coat shimmered faintly under the canopy, and its glowing silver antlers provided valuable illumination under the dense canopy of trees.

Around him, others in the group rode their own mounts—some their own contracts, others borrowed like his.

They had set off not long after being notified that they'd been assigned to this excursion and still didn't know too many details. Therefore, a tense atmosphere seemed to pervade the group, broken only by the occasional rustling of leaves and soft murmurs between members.