Although the cold snow-capped mountains are dangerous, they have also given birth to many legends. Whether it is a legend that has been passed down among the Bantu people for a long time, or a legend that the Bantu people themselves are unwilling to talk about, there is a certain danger, and perhaps this phenomenon has something to do with their fiery personality. There have been many attempts by scholars to explain the possible relationship between the two, but they have all failed. Because under the piercing gaze of the Bantu people, who reject foreigners, the scholars will not have the opportunity to get close to them at all.

Queen Skadi's reply was brought back to the Ston Snowland by the emissary sent by Orka half a month later, and almost everyone in the Ston Snowland, whether it was a Bantu or an outsider, would say that the envoy had returned at just the right time. Because during the long time of trying to get along with the foreigners, it is inevitable that there will be differences of opinion and physical confrontation between the two sides. So while an agreement was reached, the atmosphere in the snowy region of Ston became increasingly tense over time without a clear response. Returning here with the emissary of Queen Skadi's reply has undoubtedly changed that.

On top of that, there is also a threat that has unwittingly created in the snowy region of Stone. While it's uncertain whether the threat came from the ice dragon Skasa, the plummeting temperatures and the freezing of crops on the Duchy's borders by a cold snap blowing down from the snowy mountains confirm that this is not a natural phenomenon. Because there has never been such a precedent in the past few hundred years.

If a huge cave appeared overnight on the 10,000-year-old snow-capped mountain, would the situation shock the Bantu people? The answer, of course, is no. While they won't be shocked by a particular cave, that doesn't mean they won't be shocked by what's inside. However, when some of the Bantu tried to explore the cave, they never had a chance to be amazed or shocked again, as they disappeared into the cave. But for now, it is at least certain that the great cold snap that affected the snowy region of Ston and the borders of the Duchy was caused by the cave that suddenly appeared overnight.

Freya and Maffeo were the first to set foot on the safe path to the snow-capped mountains that the Bantu had given them. Despite the fact that as he made his way to the location of the investigation, Maffeo was constantly on the lookout for his surroundings. It's not that he still can't trust the Bantu people, it's just that the existence of the snowy mountain itself gives him a sense of crisis.

"How long are you going to stay in that awkward position?" asked Freya as she was halfway there, unable to hold back her curiosity. In her sight, Maffeo had been clenching his unsheathed greatsword, with the cautious steps that only in battle. "Well, I'm just worried about whether there will be some kind of ice tiger, snow ray, or something like that...... out of nowhere."

Freya turned and walked up to Maffeo behind her, blocking his way. He then reached out and snatched the greatsword from his hand, then plunged the heavy weapon into the scabbard behind him. "Before those guys showed up, I was afraid that you would accidentally hurt me because of your nervousness. ”

"Hey......" Maffeo spread his hands, trying to express his protest with this gesture.

However, Freya shook her index finger regretfully at him, "Let's go, or you can choose to turn around." Of course, you'll have to leave your coat behind. Which one do you choose?"

"I'd better follow you......" Maffeo muttered.

"Yay. Freya raised her hand in a triumphant gesture, then turned and walked on.

The closer the two of them got to the cave that suddenly appeared, the cooler the temperature became. Later, the two had to briefly find a sheltered place to light a bonfire to temporarily warm their bodies. Although this situation was considered by the two before they set off, so they brought some firewood just to cope with the situation in front of them.

The location of the two of them is located in a slightly lower altitude snow mountain between the Kanak Mountain, where the ice dragon is located, and the snow mountain where the animal trainer Ruug is stationed, and the reason why this place is called the Ten Thousand Years Snow Mountain is because the endless snow-capped mountains here seem to be endless. Of course, Freya and Maffeo didn't have the mood to think about this, as they had been tasked by Orka to find the Bantu warriors who had disappeared in the caves. Although everyone knew that this commission was simply a difficult task, because going missing on a snowy mountain basically meant death, let alone in such a cold cave that suddenly appeared in an unknown situation.

Although the two of them can also come here to reconnoiter the situation of the cave and get some useful information for a series of actions in the future. After all, as a good start to the cooperation between the principality and the Bantu, both sides had to show their sincerity in a very short time. As for the Bantu, they will undoubtedly have to solve the problem of affecting the crops on the Duchy's borders first, because the cold snap comes from the snow-capped mountains.

"Oh my God, Freya, you know? Maffeo stared at the campfire and smiled helplessly.

"Your old urchin captain. ”

"That's right. Maffeo's smile widened. Now he might order a steaming steak at a West Coast restaurant and drizzle it with a special sauce. Then, if he wants, he can also drink a bowl of creamy mushroom soup. ”

Hearing Maffeo say this in a flat tone, when he thought of that image in his mind, a sense of sleepiness gradually welled up in Freya's body. "Shut up, Maffeo...... I'm drooling over what you're saying......"

Maffeo looked up at the sleepy Freya and said apologetically. "Sorry, I can't seem to help myself...... Ah, it doesn't matter. ”

"You...... Do you want to continue?" Freya gestured to the crackling bonfire.

"I think that's enough, let's go. Maffeo stood up, and not only Freya, but himself felt that he would fall asleep any longer.

"Yes, let's go. Freya rubbed her eyes and got up from the ground.

When the two of them left the sheltered cave and returned to the road leading to the halfway up the mountain, the cold wind that slapped on their faces almost made them wake up in an instant. What followed was a chill that made the teeth chatter and pierce the bones. It's like the unpredictable weather in the snowy area of Ston, and the sky is starting to drift with snowflakes. The two of them subconsciously wrapped their clothes tightly, especially Freya, who seemed to be particularly afraid of the cold.

"Want to help?" asked Maffeo.

"You're ready...... How can you help me?" Freya chuckled, even though Maffeo knew that the cold made her shiver.

Maffeo took action in place of his answer, taking off his coat and draping it over Freya's body. "That's it, it's as simple as that. ”

The coat quickly did its job, and at least Freya wasn't as chatter in her teeth as she had been. "Wow, wow, thank you, kind Marffeo. But it's a bit nerve-wracking for me to do this, and if you fall down in the cold wind, I'll have to struggle to carry you back. As she said this, a warmth welled up from her heart, and then gradually spread to all parts of her body.

"Don't worry, if you're going to find someone with the hottest blood in the snowy region of Ston, then that person is undoubtedly me. Maffeo raised his thumb and pointed to his chest with some smugness.

Freya nodded, "Agreed, Mr. Fry." ”

"Are you sure you're going to make such a joke?" Maffeo accepted Freya's challenge. "Well, Miss Steele, do you still feel cold now?"

"I'm much better now, Mr. Fry, thank you for your warm coat. ”

"That's my pleasure, Miss Steele. ”