Corrupted Forest

Adrian and Meralda hurriedly made their way down the hallways of Lucian Hall. Adrian walked with determination, while Meralda floated gracefully beside him.

"What's going on, Master?" Meralda inquired, her brows furrowing with concern.

"Hmm? I thought you would notice it first, though? Can you not feel it?" Adrian responded, raising an eyebrow in surprise. He had expected Meralda, with her strong connection to the Great Forest, to sense it before him.

"Feel what exactly?" she asked, confusion clouding her features.

"Kaksan... He's awake" Adrian declared, his voice laden with gravity. The moment he spoke those words, genuine fear washed over Meralda, her thoughts instantly spiraling into the worst-case scenarios involving her older brother. The forest was her home, and Kaksan's awakening posed a significant threat that she feared could bring calamity.

"Wh-what should we do?" Meralda inquired, her voice trembling with concern.