Kael sighed as he continued walking through the forest, the density of the trees around him making everything feel more claustrophobic. He removed the backpack from his back, opening it as he walked.
"Let's see what we've got here..." He began rummaging through the items. There were some dried fruits, a piece of old bread, and a nearly empty canteen. None of them seemed particularly useful for his situation.
When he grabbed the map, he looked at it with a grimace. "Great, a useless piece of paper. This place isn't even on here!" He put the map back with a frustrated sigh. "I think it's official. I'm on my own."
He kept walking, the scenery around him not changing much. The vegetation seemed to thicken with every step, and the ground grew more uneven, making his journey harder. Kael could feel the weight of fatigue in his muscles, and his mana was still at a critical low, preventing him from using his abilities creatively.
