NOVEL NEXT Chapter 113 - 113 Seems Quite Simple
113 Seems Quite Simple
“Where are we going now?”
“I don’t know.” Gran shook his head. “I’m not familiar with geography.”
Since Archduke Dewey could ambush the Pegasus Assault Team on Blade Peak Mountain, it meant that Blade Peak Mountain was definitely the place they had to pass to reach the Fire Dragon Frontier Fortress.
The Lord’s Guards were still walking on Blade Peak, but where was the Elite Team going?
Elsa didn’t explain and just led the way.
“Anthony,” Elsa suddenly said, pointing at the snow diagonally in front of her.
There were two green figures there, bent over, most of their bodies blocked by snow.
“Characteristics failed. Target Gnome, not the person.”
However, the two Professionals were not ordinary Gnomes. They were probably looking for food in the snow.
Anthony was very fast. He rushed over with his cane. The two Gnomes raised their heads when they sensed danger. They chirped twice, but Anthony knocked them to death one by one.
They were not Professionals and were of no value. The team quickly walked past them.
“Andre.”
“Black Star.”
On the way, they would encounter many Gnomes. They probably did not have enough food, so they came out of hiding looking for food in the snow.
Most of them were ordinary Gnomes. To the Elite Team, it was very simple and did not slow down their advance.
As they walked forward, the slope was very steep, unlike the snow slope. It was difficult to walk alone.
The surrounding mountain peaks were not tall, but it did not mean that there was no peak.
Beside him, there was a winding white mountain ridge. It was tall and steep. They could see it all the way.
It was an extension of the path that the Lord’s Guards had just taken.
Could that be Blade Peak?
Just from the terrain, it was quite imposing.
He wondered if the Lord’s Guards were doing well.
Looking forward along the winding white mountain ridge, it seemed to be connected to a small mountain. It was especially eye-catching in the surrounding flat terrain.
He followed the team and continued walking. Although he did not know where Elsa’s destination was, Fang Ping guessed that it should be that small mountain.
The terrain became calmer, and the wind began to pick up.
The biting cold wind whistled, mixed with tiny snowflakes. The sun above his head shone on his body, but he could not feel any warmth.
And it was difficult to breathe.
Fang Ping had trouble breathing for the first few days. Now that he had gotten used to it, he felt suffocated again when the wind blew here.
The only good thing was that under the layers of wind, the snow on the ground became tighter. It was no longer like stepping on a pit. It was easier to walk.
There were no more Gnomes here. The path was flat. There were no trees or rocks, only white snow.
Under the cold wind, Elsa’s footsteps did not slow down at all. She did not stop to rest even at noon. Fang Ping drank a mouthful of Fair Sun Ginseng Water before he could keep up with the team’s pace.
Elsa was obviously very anxious. In the past, she would at least have a short lunch break, but not today.
‘What the hell happened?’
The small mountain in the gentle terrain that he had seen previously became larger and larger. It stood alone, and only a long mountain ridge connected it.
The mountain ridge was like a city wall, and the small mountain was like a beacon tower. It stood on the vast land. One could only sigh at how godly nature was.
The walls and beacon towers were surrounded by cliffs. The rocks that were nearly 90 degrees vertical were hard and smooth under the polishing of the cold wind.
Elsa’s destination should be this small mountain.
Fang Ping recalled what he had asked Lisa before. Why did the Trolls and Gnomes of Goby Highlands choose to attack Elf City when Fire Dragon City was right beside it?
Lisa’s answer at the time was that she would know when she arrived.
From the looks of it, Fire Dragon City was on this small mountain. With this terrain, the Trolls and Gnomes would only attack if their brains were damaged.
The mountain seemed to have flown out of thin air and stood here. As he approached, he saw a silver-white shadow at the foot of the mountain, blending with the snow.
It was a figure.
He also noticed the group of Elites and turned to run towards the cliff.
Only then did Fang Ping realize that there were protrusions on this smooth cliff that was almost 90 degrees. They were shaped like words and extended upwards.
“Fang Ping, what’s his name?”
Fang Ping was stunned when he suddenly heard Chen Long call out to him. He used Special Ability Enhancement.
“His name is Grimm.”
“Grimm…” Upon hearing this, Chen Long sped up and shouted towards the mountain wall, “Grimm, I’m Chen Long!”
Grimm had climbed a bit. The sound of Chen Long was carried away by the cold wind, but he could still make out some words.
Seeing Grimm stop, Chen Long continued to shout, “It’s me, Chen Long, don’t be on guard!”
The Elite Team was still walking toward the mountain wall. Fang Ping saw Chen Long running over, looking up. The two of them seemed to be communicating something.
After a while, Chen Long turned around and waited for the arrival of the Elite Team.
After walking in, Fang Ping raised his head and looked at this tall mountain.
This should be a rock climber’s nightmare. The smooth surface was inclined to greenish-black and had a metallic texture.
From afar, he felt that this mountain was not very tall. However, when he reached the foot of the mountain, he realized that he could not see the top of the mountain even if he raised his head.
It was at least a hundred meters tall, definitely taller than a 30-story house.
On the smooth mountain wall, there was another person standing. It was Grimm.
The mountain wall was not completely smooth. There was a crisscrossed staircase on it. When he got closer, he could see that it was a staircase formed by stone slabs inserted into the mountain wall.
Chen Long said to the other members of the Elite Team, “This is a shortcut to Fire Dragon City. The stone slabs are very sturdy, so don’t worry. However, the wind up there is very strong. When the wind blows, pay attention to gripping the stone slabs. We’ll reach Fire Dragon City soon.”
Hearing Chen Long’s words, it sounded quite simple.
After saying that, he jumped onto the stone slab and caught up to Grimm in midair.
Elsa didn’t follow him. She glanced at Andre and William and followed him up the stairs.
It didn’t look difficult. One by one, they stuck to the mountain wall and walked up.
Fang Ping was at the end of the line. Elsa followed behind Fang Ping and walked up together.
The steps were smaller than Fang Ping had imagined. They were half a foot wide, so he had to take every step seriously.
The stone slab was about 40 to 50 centimeters long and was about the same width as his shoulder. If he was a little fat, like Ivan, it would be difficult to walk.
He stepped on the steps and walked up carefully.
He had only taken a few steps. It was not a big deal, but after walking for a while, Fang Ping started to panic when he was about ten meters or three to four stories high.
It was more than ten meters. Would he fall to his death?
There was nothing to grab, and the bottom was empty. Moreover, he had to look down. Otherwise, it would be even more terrifying if he missed his footing.
Behind him, Elsa did not rush him. Fang Ping swallowed and continued walking forward carefully.
Fang Ping walked to the corner and looked up. The scenery was really beautiful.
He took a deep breath and continued walking.