Kael paused for a moment, holding the unfolded map in his hands, his eyes scanning the various routes marked with winding lines. Each path seemed to lead to a different destination, and all had their peculiarities. Some indicated direct shortcuts, others passed through bustling cities, and there was even one that crossed a dense forest with a note written in red ink: "Dangerous. Avoid unless necessary."
"Hm... there are so many paths to take... what should I do?" he murmured, furrowing his brow as he tried to decide.
The silence around him was broken only by the sound of the wind rustling the leaves and the faint scurrying of small animals hidden in the underbrush. Kael let out a sigh, trying to organize his thoughts.