You stand before Fulco, the reclusive herbalist, who acknowledges your choice to resist the mystical pull and rely on your detective skills. As you hold your ground, the spectral figures surrounding you start to fade, their ethereal forms dispersing into the air like mist. Fulco nods in approval, his eyes reflecting a mix of relief and respect for your determination. Suddenly, a blinding light bursts through the forest canopy above, illuminating a hidden path leading deeper into the woods. 'Follow the light,' Fulco whispers, 'It will guide you to the heart of the mystery.'