Chapter 136: The Heart of the Forest.

Chloe and Liam continued their journey, following the map to the hidden chamber. From the trail's end came an endless and infinite expanse of mystical forest—trees from the beginning of time, reaching up into the sky; twisted limbs and boughs interwoven above, filtering the light into a soft ambiance under which the travelers walked. The cool air was scented with pine and wildflowers. "This is it," Chloe said, sweeping the map with her eyes. "The Heart of the Forest". Liam nodded. "We can only hope that the forest is on our side." They entered the forest, and immediately, they felt a change in the atmosphere. It was as though the forest was alive, with eyes fixed upon them. They could almost feel leaves rustling and twigs snapping the birds through the trees. They walked carefully, knowing they were approaching a place of ancient magic. The deeper they went into the forest, the more creatures they came across. Some were friendly, like the deer that watched them curiously from a dis