Several months later.
Ashen Empire, Anzeta Administrative Region, North and South Earth Province, Dragon Blood Mountain.
The area is enveloped in scorching steam and sulfurous mists, and from afar, the towering peaks stand tall and majestic, resembling a great dragon raising its head, howling at the sky.
At the same time, this place is a forbidden zone within the Empire's boundaries.
It is said that the Ashen Emperor Cassius slumbers here, and at the same time, there is an endless treasure of gold and jewels buried here, storing all the wealth of that emperor.
Many reckless adventurers have tried to enter this forbidden zone, yet no one has ever returned.
Even a notorious legendary thief from the Shadow Guild vanished without a trace after visiting this forbidden area, much to the pleasure of many nobles and wealthy individuals who had been victims of his visits.
To enter Dragon Blood Mountain, one must first cross the outermost patrol zone.
