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Even in summer, the people at the Arten outpost couldn't easily shed their fur coats.
The outpost was constructed at a high altitude and the cold stuck around all day long due to the chilly winds blowing from the Arten Gorge. The cold inspired the soldiers to call it by the nickname ‘Cold Wind Gorge’ instead of its original given name.
Duke Langster, the commander of the outpost, wrapped in thick wolf fur, led his knights. He looked at the bridge that was now wide enough for a double carriage to pass.
‘Yailrud, the Pioneering Road.'
It was a bridge that was built clinging to a cliff where only one person could barely pass. Building it claimed the lives of hundreds of workers. Later, slaves were used to make up for the dying workers to somehow continue the construction.
"They didn’t return this time either? These mountains are truly harsh."
Duke Langster clicked his tongue. Despite sending several scouts, one of which included a northern expedition team, no one had returned with news.
'Is it really because of these mountains, or...'
Duke Langster looked up at the Sky Mountains. Since ancient times, they were revered by the locals as a symbol of awe.
"No...



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