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Your hope was crushed when you saw the closed mall. You placed your hands on your knees, catching your breath. You've come a long way. You looked around the empty parking lot and the dark road; it was so cold and quiet, almost resembling the forest.
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In the far distance, you could see the shadows of the tall trees in the woods of old Helios. It feels like it's calling you.
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Visit the forest again -- Page 175
Walk away and wander around the town instead -- Page 151