CHAPTER HUNDRED AND ELEVEN: WAY BACK

As the pack walked through the dense forest, their minds were filled with concern about the passage of time in their absence. Asher, with his practical nature, tried to reassure them.

"Perhaps time dilation in the cave caused the discrepancy," Asher suggested. "To us, it might have felt like hours, but for those outside, weeks might have passed. We should find a way to communicate with our realm and let them know we are safe."

Lucius nodded, acknowledging the validity of Asher's point. "You're right. We need to find a way to reach our friends and inform them of our situation. Let's ask the villagers if they have any means of communication."

The pack continued returned from their journey, making their way to the village's center. There, they met with the village elder, who welcomed them with both gratitude and curiosity. The elder, a wise and weathered figure, listened intently as the pack explained their situation.

"We come from a distant land, and we got trapped in a cave," Lucius ex