Chapter 49: Forest (1)

Under the guidance of Jayce, their intrepid leader, the party embarked on a journey that wound through the cityscape, pushing ever eastward. The metropolis that was once a symbol of humanity's ingenuity had now been reduced to a sprawling wilderness of danger and uncertainty. Their path was marked by the remnants of civilization – crumbling buildings, shattered streets, and the pervasive scent of decay.

As they ventured forth, their encounters with the city's inhabitants became more predictable – the ubiquitous Goblins, and even the occasional Goblin Shaman who dared to wield the chaotic powers of this new world. Jayce's party, now with an average level of 25, tackled these challenges with a seasoned efficiency that spoke of their hard-won experience.