Chapter 47: Shelter
We moved quickly, keeping low as we pushed deeper into the forest. The last thing we needed was Class A trailing us back to wherever we set up camp.
After a few minutes of searching, I found a decent spot—a rocky outcrop with a shallow cave at its base. The thick bushes around it made it hard to see from a distance, and the entrance was just small enough to defend if needed.
"This’ll do," I said. "Mira, check inside."
Mira took the enchanted lantern from Wallace and stepped inside carefully. The soft glow of the lantern cast shifting shadows against the rocky walls, revealing jagged edges and a few scattered bones.
She moved deeper, her steps cautious. The air inside was stale but dry—no signs of recent habitation. After a few moments, she called out, "Nothing dangerous. Just some old bones and dust."
I nodded. "Good enough. We’ll clear it out."
Julien peeked in. "No monsters? No hidden treasure?"
Mira snorted. "Unless you consider a rat skeleton treasure, then no."
"Damn." He sighed.
I turned to the others. "Alright, get to work. Clear the ground, make space for us to rest. Felix, check if there’s any water source nearby. Julien, start gathering wood—we’ll need a fire for the night."
Felix groaned. "Why am I on water duty? And why can’t we use our previous camp instead of this creepy cave?"