Robed figures

Alex and Mira moved cautiously through the dense forestry, the vast shadows cast by the huge trees covering their tracks and hiding their movements from any unsuspecting beasts in the area.

Alex, despite having just fought and defeated a King class beast, was visibly weakened.

That last attack had completely depleted every last bit of energy his body had to offer, and it was regenerating slower than normal for some unknown reason.

His every step was heavy, and his breaths were shallow as he tried to recover from the taxing battle while simultaneously making his way back to Tenebrus.

Mira, walking beside him, kept her senses sharp, ready for any sign of danger.

"It'll take weeks for us to make it back to Tenebrus at this pace…" Mira said, her eyes briefly scanning Alex's figure, who was in no shape to be moving at a faster speed than the brisk walk they were currently on.