Arcadian Guardian: Evan's Rebirth

Chapter 66: Shadows of the Kobold Lair

Days passed slowly, as if time itself was against them. It had been a week since Evan and his group entered a dimension full of strangeness and unseen dangers. Throughout this time, they kept moving forward, with no certainty of what awaited them ahead. However, their mental state began to show signs of collapse. The constant silence and pressure they faced, coupled with the lack of adequate rest, began to take a toll on the psychological state of some group members.

Celeste, who was usually calm and attentive, began to show signs of severe mental exhaustion. Her voice, usually gentle and caring, now often sounded sharp and filled with frustration. Every small mistake made by other group members, which she would have previously ignored, now became a reason for her to explode in sudden anger.

"You’re all too slow! We’ll never get out of here if you keep this up!" she shouted one night as they set up camp after a full day of walking. Her face was flushed, and her eyes were filled with