They broke the camp before the sun was even ready to rise. Because the camp was set up in a simple way, they could quickly pack up and leave.
Just like yesterday, Aerchon ordered his army to advance at a fast pace because time was running out.
They passed through the forests and valleys that they usually passed peacefully if they went to Sylvan Haven. However, now they no longer find the same thing.
There is something different in this place. The water turns denser and suffocating.
The Elves didn't know whether it was because nature was starting to change or just because they were still panicked by the appearance of the Flamefoul.
Aurdis heard many words from the Elves saying that they felt something strange was happening. And she felt it too.
'This is not just because of that Flamefoul. The nature has indeed begun to change.'
The morning sun rose, but the mist came with unnatural intensity. Seemingly created from thin air and filling the area around them, their visibility was drastically reduced.
Aerchon ordered his army to slow down. Even though he quickly arrived at Sylvan Haven, this mist made their journey full of danger.
They can't see that well, and there is a kind of dreaded feeling when looking towards the mists. As if something might jump towards them suddenly.
Currently, in the middle of a long journey, surrounded by mysterious mists, the Elves realize that they are no longer the beings with the greatest power in their world.
There is another force that arises. Even though Aerchon and Aurdis hadn't said anything about it to them, they could feel it.
"The Icewind Pass!" one of the scouts at the very front of the squad shouted.
The Elves sighed happily when they heard that. The Icewind Pass was a sign that they were getting closer to the Sylvan Haven.
Aerchon again ordered his army to speed up the pace. This place should be a safe place for the next few kilometers.
Icewind Pass is not yet in Sylvan Haven's territory, but it is close enough to make any evil creatures around here not want to come close.
The cold started blowing towards them. It feels colder than the last time they were here. But, the wind here always felt calming because it meant they were close to their destination.
The Elves immediately took out their weapons as soon as they heard growling from behind the mist. They looked around anxiously.
"(I never heard that when passing by this place.)"
"(This world has become very strange since some time ago!)"
There was quite a lot of grumbling from the Elves who were anxious about what was happening now. All of this is normal considering everything that has happened up to now. They can't help but feel that threats are becoming more frequent.
"(Get ready everyone. It might just be Direwolves.)"
Aerchon's words made the Elves even more tense. Direwolves weren't much of a threat to them but considering what was happening now they didn't know what happened to those Direwolves, or what accompanied them when they appeared.
Then, one by one the Direwolves began to appear from behind the mists bringing cold air and snow around their bodies.
Their eyes which usually did not glow now glowed a dark red. Something strange was clearly happening to these Direwolves.
"(What should we do. Your Majesty?)" one of the Elf warriors asked Aerchon.
Aerchon was silent for a few moments to think. Previously he would not hesitate and would immediately order his army to slay the Direwolves pack.
But now, he can no longer be sure. Because it is possible that a foreign power will rise and make these direwolves become stronger.
"(We can't waste time here. Let us just run towards Sylvan Haven.)"
After Aerchon said his order, the Elves warriors immediately prepared to spur their Unicorns.
The Direwolves started running towards them with incredible ferocity. They seemed to be in a blood frenzy stage for some time and finally found the Elves as their target.
Aerchon spurred his Unicorn to lead the others. Wings of the Unicorn fluttered and they all shot forward.
The Direwolves screamed loudly conveying their annoyance at what was happening. They will not let what they consider to be prey get away with it.
The Direwolves that were seen earlier started to chase, then from behind the mists the other Direwolves appeared one by one. It turns out that their numbers are quite terrifying.
Aerchon was relieved because he made the right decision to run. If they decided to fight then they would just be overwhelmed by that many direwolves.
The Elves continued to advance through the mist which somehow became thicker the further they advanced. Aerchon and Aurdis had a very bad feeling about this.
The sound of direwolves hunting them behind was unsettling. Some of the Elf warriors said that they wanted to attack them because they felt uneasy.
But Aerchon immediately ordered him to stay on track without trying to launch any attack. Although the Direwolves weren't a threat before, now with their numbers, they could become a big threat.
Aerchon snatched Arondite from its scabbard then channeled Magic. The blade shone brightly, dispelling all the mists that surrounded their front.
A gray tower with a white stone peak was finally visible ahead. Aerchon, Aurdis, and the other Elves felt relieved when they saw that.
"(Advance! Speed up your pace!)" Aerchon shouted as he spurred his Unicorn even faster.
The other Elf warriors followed suit. The Direwolves who saw them dashing began to slow down as soon as the Elves began to enter the Sylvan Haven perimeter.
Suddenly, Aerchon felt a threatening aura from behind. He turned his head and saw the figure of a Direwolves that was five times bigger than the other Direwolves.
The figure obscured by the mist. But Aerchon could see its crimson, blood-like eyes, staring straight at him.
Maybe only he can see it. For that, Aerchon didn't know whether to be grateful or feel cursed.