A woman in her late twenties fell from the sky. She didn't bear distinct Fars characteristics, nor did she have the features of any nation from the Old Continent; obviously, she wasn't a Beastman either. There was an indefinable quality about her, and although she was indeed a rather striking beauty, she possessed an air of being from a faraway place.
Her attire was also peculiar, not matching the style of any nation from the Old Continent but nevertheless quite practical. It closely resembled the hunting outfits popular in Fars but was also adapted for long journeys, featuring many straps for securing small tools.
The lady maintained a rather amicable demeanor and said, "I'm just passing through. Could I ask why the cities near the Red Dragon Strait are all deserted?"
Charles Meklen replied with a hint of surprise, "Didn't you see the Beastman encampments nearby?"
The lady frowned slightly and said, "Of course I saw them, and that's what puzzles me. Can you tell me why?"
