Synopsis

Nox and Talia find themselves in a perilous forest, where Nox demonstrates surprising combat awareness and guides Talia to stay safe while facing an Elite Gray Wolf. The chapter reveals that this is the notorious "Missing Child's Forest", a place even the strong Reinhafer family struggles with. Outside the forest, concern arises as Nox's caretakers realize that he entered the forest intentionally and are aware that the forest can only be cleared by children. They acknowledge that Nox's behavior and abilities have changed drastically from his previous demeanor.