A towering figure sped along the path, with shimmering green runes flicking about, casting light on the desolate face of Cordova.
"Damn it! I knew something had to go wrong..." The player who unexpectedly became the representative of Sky Pillar Mountain cursed under his breath, then suddenly lunged forward, bounding dozens of meters. After landing on one knee, he further increased the energy output of the Speed Rune on his back, propelling himself off like an arrow, surpassing even the pace of warhorses.
This was a mountain path in the southern part of the Imperial Capital, Telon, within the Sheridan Empire. Although designated a "path," it had been abandoned for decades. The jagged terrain and common monster appearances deterred all but the most time-pressed adventurers.
But Cordova had to be here!
Because if he wanted to reach Banther City promptly, this mountain path was the shortest way…
