Sage could feel the wind current becoming stronger as Arthur flew higher, and she had to close her eyes until she felt they had landed.
She could feel strong magic surging from all over the mountain, which puzzled her because she couldn't figure out why there was a portal on the mountain and not on the lower ground.
What was the connection between this portal and Katherine and the other mages? Could it be...
"My queen, we have arrived." Freya called and informed Sage, bringing her out of her thoughts.
Sage looked at her, then swept her gaze around the mountain's forest top. "Interesting." She jumped off Arthur while still holding the nine-tailed fox in her arms, keeping him warm in her clothes.
Freya jumped next, and Arthur reverted to his human form, stretching with a long lazy groan.
"The wind is so strong up here." He grunted as he dropped his arms and followed Freya and Sage, who were now moving slowly.
