There was no trace of Santo Order or guards, but there was also not trace of animal life.
They approach the ruins of a secluded forest cottage that was destroyed by fire many years ago, now standing as a quiet, overgrown ruin deep within a dense woodland.
The cottage sits on a sloping, rocky hillside, surrounded by enormous, mature trees. The forest is dense enough that the ruined structure feels almost hidden from the outside world. Tall trunks rise on either side of
the cottage, their rough bark darkened by moisture and shadow, while thick branches and layers of leaves form a heavy canopy overhead. What remains of
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