"Into the Eldas Mountains?" the crowd exclaimed in unison again, this time even Arya looked solemnly at Eisen, who had announced the purpose of the trip.

However, Beges still leaned against the fireplace with a disapproving face, and his sharp gaze fell on Wren's body intentionally or unintentionally, the soul power that Wren exploded just now was still haunting his mind, the violent, cold and extremely majestic power made him addicted, and every drop of blood that flowed rapidly under his skin bred extreme desire, the most primitive desire to fight and kill.

"Yes, everyone must have heard about the meteorite fall?" Eisen's gaze changed to solemnity after looking around the bodies of several people, "The meteorite that fell in the depths of the Eldas Mountains has revealed an earth-shattering secret, a large number of magic crystal veins have been found in the crater, and everyone knows very well what this means for the Empire. However, it is still uncertain whether this news is true, but the attitude of all parties towards it is already clear, especially the menacing Bakda Empire, which is bound to belong to the Eldas Mountains. The history of the Oslan Empire for nearly 10,000 years naturally does not allow such a small ant country to act recklessly in front of him, and the confrontation between the two countries has been several months, and the international situation has become more and more severe, and war seems to be on the verge of breaking out. However, the fuse that was about to cause the war* was still hidden deep in the depths of the dangerous mountain range, and no one had even seen the magnificent and splendid magic crystal vein with their own eyes, and the imperial higher-ups attached great importance to it, both delighted by the sudden appearance of the magic crystal vein and worried that it was just a plot that had been planned for a long time. Although a survey team has been sent to conduct covert investigations, nothing has been found, and it is classified as the highest level of forbidden territory - the Eldas Mountains are like an endless black hole, devouring everyone who tries to find out the truth. Not to mention the ordinary survey team going deep into the mountain range, it is already a miracle that they can come out of the mountain range alive, so the Imperial Research decided to deal with all kinds of dangers in the Eldas Mountains or use high-level combat power to safely, they entrusted us with this task to find the location of the meteorite fall, and determine the reality of the magic crystal vein, this is the purpose of our [Ice Wing] trip. ”

"Dispatch the high-level combat power of the military department to survey the crater?" Arya's face turned slightly pale, but she tried her best to suppress the fear that surged in her heart, "It seems that the empire has not invested high-level combat power in this kind of useless exploration mission for a long time, this time ......"

"This time the situation is urgent and serious, and the Empire is desperate to know what is really happening in the Eldas Mountains, so it has to use the high-level combat power of the military department. Aisen's expression was solemn, and his indifferent voice was as cold as frost, "The upper echelons of the empire are actually quite afraid of the highest level of forbidden territory, so for many years, they have only used high bounties to attract those civilian teams who are not afraid of death to spontaneously go to investigate, and the empire only unilaterally provides information and technical equipment support, which not only avoids the unnecessary loss of the empire's combat power, but also slowly obtains the corresponding information from it." However, this time the incident is urgent, all forces have begun to move, and there is not much time left, before the empire must uncover the mystery shrouded in dark clouds, those vulgar civilian survey teams have no possibility of entering the center of the mountain range, so they have to send us [Ice Wings] to investigate. ”

"I see, the meteorite fall incident two months ago is indeed strange, and in just a few days, rumors about the magic crystal vein have spread all over the continent. Now that I think about it, there are many suspicions, it is indeed possible that someone is behind the scenes, instigating the war between Bacda and Oslan, or is it a more secret and earth-shattering conspiracy?" Jenora nodded, he followed Eisen's train of thought, and his tense expression looked serious.

"It's just that the Eldas Mountains are really dangerous, in addition to the magical beasts, it also hides many terrible traps, and it is said that the climate and elements inside it are extremely chaotic, and the 'highest level of forbidden territory' is not in vain, that area is a purgatory in the true sense. A cold premonition faintly rose in Arya's heart, and her eyes flickered and fell on Eisen's body, "If you want to enter there, you only need strong combat power, extraordinary courage, rich experience, judgment in the face of danger, and understanding of the mountain topography are all indispensable, does the captain have a comprehensive plan?"

"No!" Eisen shook his head, a faint haze shrouded between his slightly furrowed brows, "This task was decided by the top echelons of the empire in a hurry, and there was not enough time for me to think it through, and at the same time, the admiral also gave me another special task......"

Eisen paused as he said this, and his gaze involuntarily fell on Wren's body, "Bring back our new companion!"

“......”

"So, we're going to break into that hellish place without even the slightest preparation?" Arya leaned lightly against the wall behind her, a tired look on her beautiful face.

"That's true!" Eisen's frown gradually loosened, and his countenance returned to its previous indifference and uninhibitedness, "but for us, this is also a rare trial, the Eldas Mountains will never be the most insurmountable chasm in our [Icewings]'s path, if we can't even overcome it, how can we continue to move forward, how can we face a more terrible and powerful enemy?"

"What the captain said is not wrong at all, it's just entering an ancient mountain forest, is it necessary to make such a fuss?, no terrible rumors, any terrible forbidden realm, can't stop us!!" Veges's hearty laughter interjected at an inopportune time, soothing the atmosphere that had been gradually depressing, but everyone's eyes were clearly mixed with disdain and disdain.

"It's not completely unprepared, I've looked through the relevant records about the Eldas Mountains in the Imperial Library, and I still know a little about them, and I still know a little about the general safe route and the gathering place of a few high-level demonic beasts, but it's just ......" Eisen lowered his eyes, as if searching for those memories hidden in the depths of his brain.

"We really don't need to be too nervous, our mission is just to investigate the craters in the mountains, with the captain's knowledge of the mountains and Angela's unique perception talent, we can completely avoid the powerful monsters before they find us, we just need to be wary of the changes in the surrounding environment if there are other traps or dangers lurking. Jenora took Eisen's words and said.

"But, Wren's words ......," Arya paused, as if wondering what to say.

"It's okay, my injuries are fine, as for my combat effectiveness, I may not be as good as you, but I will never hold you back. Wren exhaled deeply, looked at Eisen with a serious expression, and continued, "Besides, Captain Eisen doesn't want his newly recruited members to be useless waste, right?"

"Then we will follow the original plan and set off early tomorrow morning. Eisen looked at Wren, who had a determined look in his eyes, and said calmly, "Target, Eldas Mountains!"

The crowd dispersed.

"You're underestimating yourself......" Jenora leaned against the corner of the stairs, her gaze falling softly on the approaching Wren, a slight smile blooming at the corner of his mouth.

"Huh?" Wren raised his head in surprise and looked at the silver-haired young man not far in front of him, his slightly pale complexion had an inexplicable beauty that was almost morbid, although he had a faint smile on his face, but the whole person still looked like a kind of indifference, but it was completely different from the indifference on Eisen's body, as if it was a cold texture that had been deposited by a certain temperament over the years.

"You may not know much about soul power and magic, do you? you may have more power than you can imagine......" Jenora stepped forward and stood in front of Wren, stretching out a slender arm, "My name is Genora Hirabel, it's nice to meet you!"

"Thank you...... Thanks!" Wren's eyes were still faintly confused and vigilant, and he hesitated for a moment, but finally he reached out his hand and shook it with Jenola in a friendly way.

"And that guy Beggis, you don't have to pay much attention to him, he's such a bitter and fierce character. Jenora sighed, frowning slightly, her snow-white face seemed to reveal some helplessness and distress, "And ...... Welcome to Icewings!"

"Thank you...... Genola Senpai!" Wren replied a little bewildered, he quietly watched the back of Genola turn and step into the darkness, and a strange feeling surged in his heart inexplicably, but he couldn't say where it was weird.