Medusa rolled her eyes. "Why you thinking about that in this situation?"
The group set off, the rescued victims staying close to Ryu while occasionally glancing nervously at Medusa. But despite the tension, the night felt lighter, the crescent moon casting its glow over the path as they made their way toward safety.
***
The morning sun barely pierced through the thick canopy of trees, casting dappled shadows over the forest floor. A soft breeze rustled the leaves, but there was no sign of life beyond the chirping of birds. In the midst of the quiet, a lone figure lay motionless on the cold, damp earth.
