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Volcano – Part 03

They reached a break in the ash-covered forest, where the foot of Blair Volcano began.

The air was unexpectedly warm and humid for midwinter. Large stones and rocks littered the ground, with ash and gravel filling the gaps between them, yet not a single blade of grass could be seen. The slight incline beneath their feet grew steeper the farther they moved from the forest.

A thin veil of volcanic ash drifted in the air, and the sky above was shrouded in gray, making the surroundings dim. Visibility was far from ideal, though it was still better than within the forest, where the ash hung thickly. Following Stanley’s instructions, the group removed their goggles and masks.

Using an aerial map of the volcano stored in the underground archives of the government office, Ewen led the way. He pulled out a jewel steel, much smaller than those used to prevent