Guided by Ashton and Selena, the group cautiously followed the faint marks Lukas had left behind. The fog was dense and oppressive, and the eerie silence was broken only by the distant growls of undead beasts. Tension hung heavy in the air.
Among the group, Roderick limped along, leaning heavily on Reed for support. His face was pale, his breaths labored, but he managed to whisper, "Will Lukas be alright?"
Reed raised an eyebrow and puffed out his chest. "Of course! Do you know whose disciple he is? With a master like me, how could he not be safe? I taught him all my survival secrets."
Roderick nearly stumbled at the ridiculous claim, his face twisting in disbelief. "Do you even believe the nonsense you're saying?"
"Of course I do! A disciple takes after their master. Naturally, he's inherited my unparalleled suaveness," Reed said with a smug grin.