Rising from the Ashes BY Only For You

Mohave glanced at Andrew, looking apologetic.

Andrew chuckled. "It's alright, Mohave. If you're not allowed to talk about it, don't worry about it."

After that, silence fell over the group as they continued their trek. A string of torches and flashlights flickered through the dense forest.

Andrew glanced back and saw that the lights from Gallow's End heritage hamlet below had dwindled to just two or three tiny specks-probably the last streetlamps still glowing in the village.

They were deep in the wilderness now, far removed from any trace of civilization.

They passed through a rugged canyon between two massive peaks, and over three hours later, Andrew finally spotted something up ahead.

Beneath the starlit sky, nestled between towering cliffs, was a hidden mountain valley. It was not large, maybe the size of a small village, but its sudden appearance in this remote terrain took everyone's breath away.

"Who could have imagined there'd be a place like this in these endless mountains?" Chantelle murmured in awe.

"This must be it... the forbidden zone.

here. Back during the Fallen Crimson Dynasty, when the world outside was wrapped in chaos- foreign invaders, warlords ravaging Etharia-we lived in peace. Our

"But then... everything changed.

gunfire erupted from the valley below. The shots were frantic and chaotic-like a group

as he ordered, "Patoajo warriors, enter the valley immediately. But remember-absolutely do not set foot inside the forbidden area!" Andrew said quickly, "Follow Buzz and his men, use their firepower for cover. Before we figure out what

Wright family's group has run into serious trouble. Should we lend them a

"Their survival isn't our responsibility. We focus on keeping

did not say much more. However, it was clear she did not

path down was treacherous

to reach the valley floor. During the descent, Chantelle even twisted her ankle and had to lean on Logan to keep pace. At the base, they saw the

and his men. The Patoajo warriors were familiar with this place, so following them could not

never happened at all. However, the echoes lingering in their ears and the

going on? Why did the gunfire suddenly stop?" Magnus croaked, throat

and answered pathetically,