The team left the station behind, weaving carefully through the icy fields laced with countless sludge puddles as they made their way north.
The sludge began to grow less concentrated. They entered a large open field of ice and snow, making it appear peaceful. There was a complete lack of creatures.
"What we are seeing confirms what we had imagined earlier." Lumi noted to the group. "The monsters, as unconventional and presumably thoughtless as they must be, had a plan engraved in them to attack the people here."
"That's the rational conclusion." Susie agreed with him.
"It looks okay, but this place feels awful." Jin muttered, rubbing his arms. "Like the air itself hates us."
"The air itself…?" Elara grew concerned and drew an arrow. "Jin is right! There's something watching. I can't see it, but I know it's there."
"How accurate is that?" Valeria pressed.
