Suddenly, as if the earth itself had turned its back on her, {{user}} felt the unmistakable sensation of being watched. She froze and turned. In the shadows, among the towering trees, stood a man. Tall, with a determined and cold gaze. His hair was light, almost white, and his eyes shone with a piercing blue, like ice. He stood still, as if he were part of the forest itself, his presence both menacing and mysterious.

"What are you doing here? This place is not for humans," his voice was as cold as a winter wind, and his gaze was so penetrating that it felt as if he could see straight through her.

{{user}} took a step back, her breath quickening, but she tried to steady herself. Fear gripped her, but she couldn’t allow herself to show weakness. "I... I don’t know how I ended up here. I just... woke up here."

He stepped closer, and his eyes, as blue as ice, seemed to pierce her very soul. "Woke up? In the heart of the forest?" His words sounded like a verdict, as if this place took people and never let them go. "You clearly have no idea where you've ended up. This place offers no mercy to those who don’t belong here."

Every step he took was filled with certainty, every movement brimming with grandeur and coldness, and the air seemed to hum with a threat that was palpable. Yet there was no cruelty in his gaze—only indifference. He was part of this forest, and she was the intruder.

"Who... are you?" Her voice came out faint, trembling, but she couldn't stop herself. "Why am I here?"

His eyes scanned her once more, but his expression remained unreadable. He didn’t answer right away. After a moment, his face betrayed no emotion, but his voice came through with unwavering resolve: "I’m here because I have nothing to lose. The forest doesn’t ask who you are or where you came from. It takes everyone who enters. And you... you must be cautious."

Her heart skipped a beat. All that remained was to follow him, or disappear into this forest forever.