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Chapter 36 Another story behind...!
Author: Flower Spirit
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Ethan's point of view...

Every step we took was like a roller coaster with unknown ups and downs hidden in the dark.

Red forest...!

Where the hell should I find that?

Hours turned into ashes as we navigated through the alien wilderness searching for that stupid red forest, encountering both breathtaking darkness and terrifying dangers.

I imagined everything about that forest, to be filled with red bushes and trees welcoming us with its rareness but in this darkness, we could hardly find any red.

Despite having neon lights in our hands, we were still far away from finding any red bushes around.

We cataloged the exotic flora and fauna, careful not to disturb the delicate balance of this unique ecosystem.

Because we never know where is the next danger lurking toward us.

Suddenly, a cry echoed through the eerie darkness of the forest, sending shivers down our spines.

Panic washed over us as we scrambled to our feet, scanning the shadows for any sign of our missing teammate.

"Who's mis
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