{Bog Forest, Glittering Meadow}
Bolt gazed at the sunlight filtering through the dense canopy of trees. Even though it was midday and the sun was at its highest position, the Bog forest still appeared dark in some parts, almost like night. However, Bolt decided not to light the torch.
They didn't want the torch's flame to disturb the sleep of the ferocious mutated animals, causing them to become agitated and attack. Their task was not to hunt mutated animals in the Bog forest but to escort the caravan to the front line.
Bolt was the leader of this caravan. He was initially a mercenary but was hired by a wealthy noble family to be their caravan escort, delivering supplies to the front line. Bolt gladly accepted the job because of the high pay.
Moreover, walking through a dense forest like the Bog forest was not uncommon for Bolt and his team. He was formerly an adventurer but decided to bury his dream of becoming a mage due to his mounting debts.