Chapter 62: The Cliff of Golden Temptation
The aroma of roasted shadow-panther jerky, surprisingly edible after Daniel applied some of his scavenged herbs and a touch of controlled Solar Flare heat, filled the small cave.
Even Ayra had to admit it wasn’t half bad, though she still grumbled about the lack of a proper five-course meal with a side of things to smash.
Lia ate with her usual quiet grace, occasionally offering a thoughtful comment on the local flora they might encounter.
Nyx, having devoured her share with puppy-like enthusiasm.
"Alright," Daniel said, wiping grease from his A-Grade Phantom Edge Striking Wraps. "Breakfast is done. Nyx, lead the way to these golden fruits."
The pup yipped with excitement and darted out of the cave, a flicker of shadow vanishing into the dense gloom of the Yin region.
Lia, ever observant, remarked, "She’s remarkably agile for such a young familiar.
And her senses seem exceptionally keen."
"B-Grade potential," Daniel replied. "And she’s a quick learner. Just needs a bit more... combat experience."
They followed Nyx through the twisted, dark forest.
The trees absorbed the pale, ghostly light, their gnarled branches looming menacingly.