The morning sunlight filtered softly through the dense canopy of the forest, casting dappled patterns across the mossy floor. Lira, Sylvara, and the rest of the team prepared to continue their journey, moving cautiously but with purpose. The previous day's guidance from the moss and tree creatures had left them both awed and respectful—now, they were eager to see what else the forest might reveal.
As they ventured deeper, a faint rustling reached their ears—gentle, almost playful, coming from the undergrowth. At first, it seemed like ordinary forest life: small rodents or birds. But the movement became clearer, and a faint glint of sunlight caught something unusual.
Renkai crouched low, ears twitching. "Wait… do you see that?"
