Reiji took one last look at his surroundings before heading south. He didn't use Shadow Step. Not yet. He wanted to conserve as much mana as possible until he truly needed it.
He didn't move recklessly.
Every few hundred meters, Reiji slowed his pace and carefully observed his surroundings.
The scenery gradually changed as he continued south.
The endless sea of grass slowly gave way to scattered ancient trees whose trunks were several times wider than those found on Earth. Their branches stretched high into the sky, casting long shadows across the ground despite the bright daylight.
Some of the trees bore enormous fruits that shimmered faintly with mana.
Others had bark that looked almost metallic.
"...Everything here is strange."
Even the rocks weren't ordinary.
Several crystal-like minerals protruded naturally from the ground, emitting a soft blue glow that pulsed like a heartbeat.
Reiji resisted the urge to collect them. His inventory wasn't the issue.
