As the name suggests, the forgotten alley is a completely overlooked corner.
The houses remain, but the windows are only empty frames, and the doors hang crookedly on their hinges, creaking in the breeze.
The big chill in the Northern Territory drove away nearly two-thirds of Cold Bay Castle's population, leaving many areas vacant like this one, with the forgotten alley being the most rundown.
But now, there are shadows moving in the alley.
Gray slowed his steps, his gaze sweeping over the figures leaning against wall roots and squatting on steps, their bare skin crawling with white mycelium, clearly parasitized individuals.
He and Ke also disguised themselves.
Before setting off, they used specially made adhesive to stick fake mycelium on their cheeks, the backs of their hands, and necks, making them look no different from the truly parasitized.
At least, they thought so.
But upon stepping into the forgotten alley, Gray immediately felt something was wrong.
