Things weren't as peaceful as they hoped. Althea couldn't hold [Woodland Camouflage] forever. She put it down when she thought it was alright. They were outside the scope of the Hollow Forest and were already far from where they separated from the vine, so she hoped it was fine.
Unexpectedly, within five minutes of this, a long, thick branch appeared from the side, trying to grab them!
!!!!
Fortunately, everyone was agile, and they managed to roll to the side at the same time, barely avoiding another branch whip from hitting them.
They instinctively rushed farther away but—
ROOOARRR!
A monster mob appeared. Because of the thick plants in the ancient forest, the wind was dissipated in the areas nearby. This meant that in the zones immediately next to the hollow forest, any 'targetable' being would be mobbed, regardless of the time.
It was another reason why orcs actively avoided the Hollow Forest when they could. It was troublesome even before you entered.
