The carriage rumbled to a halt at the edge of the Great Forest of Titans, its wheels sinking into the soft, loamy soil. Eren peered out the window, mesmerized by the towering trees that stretched endlessly into the distance, their branches intertwining to form a vast, verdant canopy.
"We can't proceed any further with the carriage," Arjun announced, breaking the silence he had maintained throughout the journey. His voice carried a solemn note. "The forest is too dense, and the paths are too narrow."
Erza brought the horses to a halt, her expression impassive as she considered Arjun's words. Nova, ever the inquisitive one, leaned forward, his brow furrowed in contemplation. "Are you certain? Surely a path could be cleared through the vegetation."
Arjun shook his head, his expression grave. "This forest is sacred to the Yalindorians. We do not disturb it more than necessary. The trees are ancient and deserve our respect."