On their way, they found the graves of Little Lina and the cook Aunt Milia, among others. After paying his respects and mourning their lamentable fates, Leon left the cemetery.
After learning the way to the Forest River Valley from the villagers of Selva Village, they rested for a night before setting off again.
The next day, Leon and Ines rode horses through the decayed and damaged forest avenue. They spent half a day traversing the familiar yet unfamiliar forest hollow, gazing from horseback.
They did not see the magnificent ancient fortress.
All they saw on the distant hillside was a desolate expanse of weathered ruins.
Along the winding riverbanks, village houses and farmsteads dotted the landscape. Farmers were busy with the autumn harvest, painting a picture of peaceful and tranquil pastoral life.
