They walked on and on toward the looming, lush green mountain, which had a stony edge near the peak, standing in sharp contrast to the blue sky behind it. The beginning was easy—just plain walking. It was a steep climb, but not too difficult. However, once they crossed the dungeon, which Damian sensed as an unusual mana presence, It wasn't immediately noticeable, but up close, the feeling was distinctly out of sync with nature.
Damian had stared intently at the cave entrance. Seeing his expression, Kazak and the old fox confirmed his suspicion. Damian was eager to explore the cave, but they had a job to do. Once they returned, they'd have access to the village's resources, including the dungeon.
