"Yes. Understood." With his response, Valten gestured toward the Wolf leader in the distance. A Wolf with a scar over one eye slightly nodded. Then, after casting a glance at Ian's group, Valten turned away.0

As Ian stepped into the passageway, Diana murmured from behind, "I've got a bad feeling about this. Damn it. Did I spit too late?"0

"You never know. They might be back soon," Lucia whispered in response.0

—I have a feeling something interesting is about to happen. This is becoming more and more to my liking.0

Yog chuckled, as if mocking them.0

You're the only one enjoying this.0

Ian smacked his lips. He could already picture what kind of situation was waiting ahead. And gut feelings like this were never wrong.0

Step. Step.0

As they walked, Wolves continuously brushed past them along the narrow passageway. At the very least, it was clear that this fortress housed troops numbering in the hundreds.0

This place is like an ant nest.0

The underground corridors split in multiple directions like a maze. It was the perfect structure for newcomers to get lost in—designed with enemy invasions in mind. Yet Valten strode forward as if he knew the fortress inside out.0

"Ugh, I'm already feeling sick," Diana grumbled under her breath.0

This was undoubtedly the worst kind of environment for a fairy—not that it was any better for humans. Amid it all, Ian noticed the corridor sloped gently upward, leading further up the mountain.0

"Right there." Valten shifted his upper...0