Midnight Crystal (Part 12)

Adam and Katrin walked slowly forward, looking around, expecting that Scarlet Pyromancer might have sensed their presence by now.

However, so far, not a single monster had attacked them. This wasn't surprising though, for despite its appearance, Black Cinder Forest was a peaceful area, but... there was one exception.

"When any of the volcanoes start erupting, this place gets fucked up. Moreover, that's why Scarlet Pyromancer should be somewhere near the volcano we're going to." Katrin said confidently, stepping forward.

Crackle.

Something cracked beneath Katrin's feet as she lost her balance. A few old monster bones that she had accidentally broken were holding onto a patch of ash that quickly began to crumble into a deep hole.

Such places were left here because of the monsters that hid underground and dug long tunnels to drag their victims there.