C168 The Red Dragon Takix

After a relentless afternoon of travel, as dusk fell, they finally reached the edge of Garter Forest, with the looming Mount Alpha now visible before them.

The group was on high alert; Mount Alpha was a far cry from Garter Forest, teeming with Devil Beasts of both greater number and higher caliber.

Marlene studied the map intently, her face betraying a mix of emotions