The expedition members left the outpost on that very day, leaving behind the successfully raided Hala Forest. However, they didn’t return immediately to Shalyh. After judging that there must be a reason behind the Last Dragon’s vehement recommendation, they went to the place she suggested they go. Although the morale was still low among the expedition team during the march, it would have been a lie if Chi-Woo said he was not looking forward to the trip.

Since it was under the Cassiubia League’s rule, Chi-Woo thought it must be a developed place, and it might be a busy city that made Shalyh pale in comparison. Although Chi-Woo went with such expectations, all they saw were unoccupied plains when they arrived. There wasn’t a single town or village, let alone a city. The only thing they could see was a mountain range that boasted steep and rough slopes.

While Chi-Woo was feeling indignant, thinking that the damned dragon had deceived them, Ru Amuh said, “Sir, why don’t we go a little bit further first? Judging by the map, we’re not there yet.”

Chi-Woo thought Ru Amuh was right, so he decided to go a little further. His anxiety persisted as they entered the mountain and climbed the slope, but when they reached the top, everyone’s eyes widened. There was a single house on top of the mountain. It was more of a thatched house on the verge of collapsing than a proper building, but it looked like someone was living inside.

Chi-Woo looked at the house blankly for a moment, and after clearing his throat, he carefully knocked on the door. “Is anyone here?” There was no answer, but Chi-Woo could sense...