Back in the game, Ren and Elena resumed their expedition deeper into the White Queen territory.
Ren tried to force out from his brain about what Joker and Angelica told him a while ago. He needed to keep his private life separate from his gaming life. In that aspect, he excelled.
He didn't want to worry himself about the consequences of pushing his body to the limits. Something like a hastened evolution didn't concern him. Not seeing Evie forever concerned him.
As they made their way through the wilderness of the Fey Realm, they found themselves in a swampy area. Tiki was quick to shake its head and cowered. Without warning, it disappeared and went back to Elena's storage.
"Looks like we have to walk from here on out," Elena said. "Tiki doesn't like wet areas."
"Is the White Queen's lair still far?" Ren asked.
"No," Elena answered. "Just pass here, and we will arrive at her borders.
"Let's go then."