The mountain was relatively low, and it was a bit detached from the capital. Since there weren’t any monsters or beasts in this area, some nearby residents came to this area to gather wood, scavenge, or hunt. However, since this mountain was still a significant distance away from the city, it was mostly deserted. Halfway up the hill, there was a shack where hikers sometimes rested.

It was quite late in the day, and the moon and stars shone over the shack with scattered fragments of faint light. The sound of trees brushing against each other sounded like ghosts with some strong grudges and made the already shabby shack appear even more foreboding.

Thud!

A mysterious figure appeared in front of the shack. The person wore a dark robe, and he looked very suspicious. As if the trees were whispering to each other about the mysterious intruder, his surroundings became noisier.

‘Is this the place?’

The mysterious figure stared at the shack. It was Albus. He walked with firm resolution toward the shack, and his tightly clenched fist indicated his resolve.

Creak!

Albus opened the shack’s door. He scowled at the foul smell that poured out and slowly walked inside. Since...