Chapter 149: Forest Welcoming
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.
"Most of the beasts aren’t straying too far from their usual territories," Cross answered. "Doesn’t feel like anything is actively chasing them out. It’s more like there’s something foreign nearby... something they want to avoid."
Alex nodded. "I came to a similar conclusion. I was reviewing the dossier the Fort Commander gave me... and the patterns lined up."
His eyes sharpened.
"Like you said, something must have appeared—or perhaps happened—in this area. Whatever it is, it caused a few groups of beasts to abandon their territory temporarily. But instead of leaving completely, they’re hovering near it, waiting for whatever disturbed them to leave."