Chapter 321: The Hidden Pathways of Teleportation

**Thelma Zane’s POV:** The wanderers were relentless and savage in their tactics, yet, despite their persistent assaults over the years, their effectiveness had diminished. Their strategies had grown increasingly desperate and reprehensible. The moment Dorothy and Master Kevin set foot into the dense, mystical expanse of the elf forest, they were struck by a malevolent presence—a dark energy so palpable that it couldn't possibly have been left by the wanderers alone. The only logical explanation was a sinister collaboration with nefarious entities: a cult, malevolent witches, or dark sorcerers. This revelation was troubling. Such alliances placed children in grave peril, as these innocent souls were often sought after as 'materials' for dark rituals or experiments. Be it cults, witches, or wizards, their wicked sacrifices frequently involved the most vulnerable—orphans. The thought that these missing orphans could be reduced to mere offerings or experimental subjects was chilling. "