As Evelyn walks through the dense forest, reaches the edge of a clearing. She moves cautiously, her eyes scanning the area for any signs of danger. Then she sees two figures in the distance — Jack is walking with a tall figure cloaked in blue, approaching the old oak tree.
Evelyn quickly ducks behind a bush, trying to stay out of sight.
"Let's get it over with," Jack says nervously.
The tall figure nods. "Your axe is no match for this tree's defenses."
Then steps away and starts chanting in an ancient language. A lightning bolt strikes the oak tree, causing it to split open.
Evelyn watches in awe and tries not to make a sound. After they pass through the tree, she goes back to the path she came from. Then she hears a distant conversation. It's Gord's voice.
Evelyn steps on a dry tree branch, which snaps loudly.
"Someone's there!" A voice calls out.
"We'll check it out," Gord replies.
Evelyn freezes, her heart pounding. She slowly hides inside a tree trunk hollow, trying to stay as still as possible.
Gord and Rothütle move closer, but they seem not to notice her. After a tense moment, Gord passes close by and whispers, "Meet me at the castle in two hours."