The Field of Abandoned Shadows.
That was the territory's true name, though I was the only person in this world who knew it. Because no one who entered had ever returned, this territory was regarded as a nightmare. Yet, truth be told, it could be relatively easy to cross, provided one knew the crucial information beforehand.
Just as the name implied, this entire region was a field of shadows. Even during the day, the sun never penetrated this territory, keeping the whole area perpetually in darkness. For this reason, anyone who stepped into the territory without a source of light to actively drive the shadows back was instantly consumed by them.
As we stepped into this territory with our torches lit, we could visibly see the darkness on the ground recoil. The shadows immediately retreated a few meters around us. Even the shadows our bodies should have cast failed to appear.
It was as if we were within a small protective bubble of light.
