Davey did not instill false hope in those who had already lost all hope. He knew he had only one day left in this world. Even if he gave them weapons capable of resisting the demons, there was no telling if it would be significantly effective. Teaching them using his power was impossible, and due to the limitations of his influence, he could not expel the demons on their behalf.

Having left the village with only Aeria, Davey was guided by the Observer as he headed deep into the forest. There, he found a massive mound of earth with a very large rock embedded in it.

[Here we are. Fill the key with the mana you're feeling in this forest, and connect it with that stone.]

Following his guidance, Davey took off the leather necklace he wore and began to gently infuse it with mana.

"This place... is truly peculiar," Davey remarked.

Aeria, who had followed him, looked around the vicinity, her arms shivering as she hugged herself. "It feels as though someone is watching us."

Davey felt the same eerie sensation of being watched. He then...