After defeating the Shadowfang Wolf, Kael continued his journey along the winding path, the sky above gradually clearing as the dense trees of the forest thinned out. The map in his hands marked the correct route to Azalith, and he felt he was making good progress despite the setbacks.
"If the system keeps testing me like this, I'll end up leveling up faster than I expected," he muttered, folding the map and tucking it into his backpack.
As he walked, Kael arrived at a clearing where the sound of rushing water filled the air. Ahead, a rope and wooden suspension bridge stretched across a wide and turbulent river, but something was off.
He approached, frowning as he examined the bridge's condition. The ropes were frayed and partially loose, while several wooden planks had fallen, leaving large gaps.
