Chapter 64: Small tunnel
They didn’t talk much after that. The forest grew denser, and the light barely slipped through the thick canopy above. Axelius kept his hand near his side just in case he had to grab something or defend himself.
The sounds were getting louder now—more creatures waking up, more danger crawling out from the dark.
Then, Owen suddenly stopped.
"What is it?" Axelius asked, lowering his voice.
"There," Owen pointed with a slime tendril. "Looks like a cave... maybe."
Axelius stepped beside him and squinted through the trees. Between thick roots and overgrown vines, a small dark opening was barely visible, half-covered in moss.
"It does look like a cave," Axelius said.
"Could be a monster den too," Owen warned. "Let me check first."
He bounced forward carefully, peeking inside while staying low. A moment passed before he turned back. "Seems clear. No strange scents. It’s dry inside too."
"Then let’s go," Axelius nodded and ducked inside the narrow entrance, brushing aside some leaves as he entered.
Inside the cave was small, just enough space for two people to sit down and stretch their legs. The ground was dry, and the walls had a faint shine from some kind of glowing moss. It was quiet, safe—for now.