The towering trees in the primeval forest rose straight from the earth. Many were far taller than the buildings on the Six Continents and even the World Tree, making people feel just how small they were.
The expedition set up camp in a lowland that seemed small from a giant beast's perspective but was vast to them. They prepared food and pitched tents.
At night, a thick fog rolled in like clouds. With what might have been an eerie wind—or the roars of giant beasts—most of the members were exhausted.
With all these factors combined, Gelman decided to halt the expedition and make camp where they were.
It also gave everyone time to process and absorb what they had seen and heard that day.
Gido, Geru, and Shubika also had time to check the expedition members for any diseases they might have contracted without realizing it.
Some of the members hiding inside the "Four-Dimensional Apartment" came out for some fresh air, if they wanted to.
No matter how the rest of the expedition rotated shifts, at least one of its three strongest fighters—Gelman, Ging, and Biscuit—was always awake.
The long night passed without the camp facing any danger. Those who had felt unwell from the Nen Energy had recovered by then.
The expedition broke camp and set off again.
They still had a long way to go. It was expected to take nearly a month to cover the 400 kilometers and reach the Ancient Labyrinth.
Since they would spend most of that month in the forest, Gelman, Ging, Biscuit, and the others needed to confirm their route and direction.
Fortunately, everyone had their own role to play, allowing them to fend off most dangers.
During that time, Gelman's main responsibility was still to drive away the giant beasts, especially the