Snowflakes fluttered, and the cold wind whistled.
However, in this icy northern land, the Bastion Fortress was bustling with activity—one could even say it was a bit too heated.
Countless fire arrows streaked across the sky, colliding with the invisible transparent barrier. Kousaka Rina raised both hands, her face tense. Surrounding her were corpses scattered everywhere, both of demons and humans. But she had no time to worry about them; she was just doing her duty as best she could.
"Reina!"
Huang'zen Kumiko came running over, panting heavily. The girl who usually seemed leisurely and relaxed now looked like a completely different person, covered in blood. However, she appeared to be unharmed, and seeing her friend unscathed, Kousaka Rina felt a bit relieved and lowered her heart that had been hanging in suspense. She then turned her head to scrutinize Huang'zen Kumiko and asked her.
"Kumiko, are you all right? How is it over there?"