*Boom!*
Lightning rumbled across the sky, followed by rain that poured down even harder.
A strong wind tore through the forest, making the leaves thrash wildly in every direction.
Amidst the storm, two men in black cloaks stood on a tree branch, staring down at the spot where Ruri's body had been the night before.
"Are you sure her body is here?" the Fifth Apostle asked, his tone indifferent.
"Yes, I'm sure, Fifth Apostle," his companion replied with confidence. "I marked the girl with a scent earlier, and the trail ends here. She most likely died at this spot. Her body may have been devoured by the forest monsters."
The Fifth Apostle gave a slight nod. "I see. Still, we need to bring back her clothes or some kind of proof. Without it, headquarters won't consider the mission complete."
"Understood." His partner gave a small nod.
They leapt down from the tree, landing precisely where Ruri was last seen.
