John followed the group and quickly entered the dense mountain forest.
The area was filled with thick trees, and danger lurked everywhere.
Everyone quieted down, gripping their weapons tightly, staying alert to their surroundings.
John also took out his longbow, nocking an arrow, prepared to defend at any moment.
He wasn't particularly skilled with the bow, but he had the basic techniques down.
"Be careful, don't disturb the giant-horned deer here. We'll hunt them on the way back," Cena whispered, scanning the surroundings. He moved with ease, clearly familiar with the area, and led the group deeper into the forest.
They soon encountered a small group of giant-horned deer—seven in total—but they didn't initiate an attack.
Although giant-horned deer were generally gentle, they would retaliate if provoked. With seven of them, the group wasn't confident they could take them down without injury.