Edie was covered in wounds. It was clear he had been attacked and seriously injured.

"Machias, there are monsters in the woods," Edie gasped, struggling for breath.

Machias was shocked by this revelation. Even though he was reluctant, he had to follow Edie. He had to see what kind of monsters were out there.

The wilderness was vast and desolate, and as they walked through it, a strong foul odor hit them.

"Focus and move forward slowly in formation. Don't break formation," Machias reminded his team.

Everyone looked at the bleak scene ahead, careful not to make any sudden moves.

"Edie, where did you see the monsters?" Machias asked.

The group was unfamiliar with this area, so Edie was acting as their guide. Most of his injuries had healed, so there was no need to worry.

Upon hearing Machias' question, Edie looked around. He seemed unsure of the exact spot where they had encountered the monsters.

After a moment, he pointed to a spot. "Here."

"Are you sure? Don’t lead us the wron