At dawn the following day, the group began their journey through the mountain pass.
The atmosphere was grim and tense. Towering cliffs rose on either side of them, their jagged peaks disappearing into the thick gray clouds overhead.
The narrow path wound through the Lamiyan Mountains like a gaping scar, surrounded by towering walls of stone that seemed ready to collapse at any moment.
It was a good thing none of the monsters were patrolling the pass. Still, no one dared to speak or even make a noise while traveling.
Even Leah and the others, who had initially been curious and frightened about what lay beyond the mountains, had grown noticeably quieter.
The previous night, Adam had laid out the plan in detail.
Once they exited the pass, Luca would lead Leah and the others south toward the X marked on the map. Meanwhile, Adam would head north alone.
His purpose was simple - to draw attention.
