The woods weren't very large.
But every tree was thick and sturdy.
Their dense crowns overlapped, blocking out the sunlight.
The woods looked dim and shadowy.
According to the Strategy Guide, a Bear Monster guarded the Silver Treasure Chest here.
Although Zong Shen didn't know what a Bear Monster was,
it was a monster guarding a Silver Treasure Chest.
The Bear Monster had to be very powerful.
So this time, Zong Shen had brought along the strongest lineup of his hired muscle.
So far, the only Silver Treasure Chest he'd come across had been a trap.
That had left him especially eager to find another one.
Speaking of which, he suddenly remembered the Poison Gas Treasure Chest he'd stored away. Perhaps it could be put to some other good use.
For example, he could quietly place it near his enemies.
Then he could hold his breath, open it, and make a quick getaway, before returning to finish them off.
Zong Shen rubbed his chin.
He'd suddenly realized how useful the Poison Gas Treasure Chest could be.
He lifted his head, ending his train of thought, and looked toward the woods in front of him.
Because the trees blocked the sunlight, the soil in the woods was noticeably damper than the earth in the grassland.
There weren't any paths through the woods, or even any open spaces.
If they blindly charged in and fought, they might not have room to maneuver.
Besides, the enemy was hidden while they were exposed. Zong Shen still hadn't seen either the Bear Monsters or the chest.
Zong Shen's principle was that if he could win without lifting a finger, he would never fight a hard battle.
He cautiously took a few steps back, then said to the fire mage Favid,
"Favid, aim at the center