Ian's Worries

Camelia slid down the tree with ease.

As she neared the ground, she jumped off and landed smoothly on her feet.

"How was it?... Did you find anything?" he asked in a rush as soon as she touched down.

Camelia took a moment to steady herself, carefully deactivating the mana circulation flowing through her veins.

She took her time, adjusting herself before answering his hurried questions.

"I got nothing," she replied, her voice tinged with disappointment.

"Damn it! How could they leave us with no clue?" he grumbled, voicing the frustration that others had been echoing.

Camelia paused for a moment before continuing. "I didn't find any clues, but I did spot someone else up there, someone who had the same idea to climb the trees. I saw him while I was up there."

"He's probably just as frustrated as we are when he realizes that those damned seniors left us nothing to follow."