CH149 Forest Welcoming
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The platoon advanced cautiously through the Dankrot Forest following their encounter with the Bloodboar.
Thanks to the scouts, they successfully avoided several beast groups—most notably a herd of Rock Deer roaming nearby.
As they pressed deeper into the forest, it became clear that the territories of many beasts were in a state of upheaval. Something in the vicinity was dislodging them from their usual habitats.
It was nearing mid-afternoon when Alex called for a brief rest at a clearing. Laura and the other archer scouts had confirmed there were no beasts nearby.
After organising rotating lookout shifts, Lieutenant Cross made his way to Alex, who sat beneath a thick tree canopy, taking the chance to recover some energy.
"What do you make of the situation?" Alex asked the seasoned soldier.
