The monsters filled the entire world, drifting through the desolate landscape like the ethereal, restless dwellers of this forgotten zone.
William watched them closely from the shadows. He knew they looked fierce, all jagged silhouettes and shifting, smoky limbs, but he also knew the secret to surviving them.
As long as he and any others in his vicinity refrained from circulating or using their spirit powers, the creatures would remain entirely harmless. To them, an invisible spirit master was just another lifeless piece of the environment.
Yet, remaining undetectable did not mean he could afford to relax. William had to tread with absolute caution, navigating the treacherous terrain carefully to ensure he didn't accidentally bump into any of them. Physical contact could trigger an unpredictable reaction, and out here, a single mistake could prove fatal.
