"I led the intruders to the Tranquil Forest..."
The voice sounded like the dying Professor Nuno Alexandrovich.
His curse seems to originate from here.
Rustle—
The large tree swayed its canopy in response.
"This is the guidance of the pioneers..."
The wind whispered softly.
The tree obediently lowered its canopy.
A figure with branched antlers approached Lu Li: "Intruders, follow me..."
It turned and headed deeper into the forest.
The danger seemed to have passed; Lu Li crawled up from the dirt, brushing away the leaves.
"My leg..."
A tearful voice came from behind the twisted mask of the big sister.
"Can it heal?" Lu Li picked up the big sister.
"No..."
"Once this is over, I'll sew it up for you." Lu Li placed her in his hood and looked around.
Dense shadows surrounded him; the trees stood vibrant in the fertile soil, ready to transform into powerful warriors if necessary.
No escape.
