Kang Oh, Eder, and Sephiro, who they'd brought along the way, traveled to a city near the Phamas Mountains via the intercity gate. After that, they headed for the mountains on horseback. 

The mining towns and villages in the Phamas Mountains weren't equipped with transfer gates. That’s why they were forced to travel to Balturon Village on horseback. 

"Why are we going to Balturon Village?" Eder asked from atop his horse, which had a mark on its forehead. 

"Balturon Village?"

Once Eder was finished speaking, Sephiro stared at Kang Oh.

All he'd heard was that they were heading for the Phamas Mountains and that he needed to tag along.

"Apparently, the Master Miner, Bower, occasionally appears in Balturon Village," Kang Oh said.

"So?" Eder asked.

"I have something to ask of him," Kang Oh said nonchalantly as if it were no big deal.

"Then there's no reason for me or Mr. Sephiro to tag along..."

Eder restrained himself from saying, 'Why did you bring us along!?'. Then, he and Sephiro secretly exchanged glances.

'Right?'

'Indeed.'

Sephiro slightly nodded his head.

"You know how dangerous the Phamas Mountains are, don't you?...