Still a Long Way to GoThe place was desolate and eerie. A chilling wind whistled through the air. The leaves of the towering trees lining both sides of the road rustled—some with fear, some with frenzy, and some with despair. There was no trace of electricity or artificial light for miles. It had rained a while ago. Even a wild animal, if it dared to cross the road, would do so with the risk of its life, filled with fear. No one trusted anyone. After all, it was a dense forest.The road was rugged, broken, and stretched for several kilometers.