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CHAPTER 69 : THE TWISTING FOREST: TRIAL OF DECEPTION
Author: YOWAIMO
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CHAPTER 69 : THE TWISTING FOREST: TRIAL OF DECEPTION

“Okay, so where do we go now?” Loren muttered, unfolding the map as he leaned against a weathered boulder.

The desert's heat still clung to his skin, but his thoughts were already focused on the next challenge.

He traced his finger along the map’s path, stopping at a thick patch of green labeled ominously.

“Next is The Twisting Forest.” he said, his brow furrowed.

“The name’s not promising, but sitting around won’t get me anywhere.” he muttered, rolling the map back up.

The lush expanse loomed ahead, a stark contrast to the barren desert behind him. It was time to move.

The forest stood as a monolithic wall of green, its ancient trees twisted and gnarled as if shaped by centuries of storms. A shroud of mist clung to the air, giving the entire biome an otherworldly quality. Loren stepped cautiously into the dense thicket, his hand instinctively resting on the hilt of his greatsword. Each step felt heavier, as though the forest itse
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