Nathan's POV

After quickly changing into new clothes behind a tree, I ran towards the direction of the Ghost Shadow Forest with Sebastian.

It wasn't until I stepped into the thick snow of the Ghost Shadow Forest that I truly understood why this dense woodland had such an eerie and terrifying name.

Luxuriant branches formed a dense canopy overhead, creating an almost impenetrable network. Although it was still morning, the forest felt as dark as night.

Sparse rays of light struggled to pierce ...