On the border between the Luo Ze Empire and Wansheng Country, atop a high mountain, a twelve or thirteen-year-old boy was moving along the rocky mountain path with his parents.
They were victims of the war between the Luo Ze Empire and Wansheng Country. Their hometown had been destroyed due to a counterattack from Wansheng Country and had ultimately become a stronghold for mountain bandits.
Relocating was their only hope of survival.
Generally speaking, moving deeper into the Luo Ze Empire towards the larger cities was the best option, but unfortunately, due to the Empire's terrain and rugged roads, they didn't know if they would survive the journey to a big city.
Besides, settling in a big city required a substantial amount of money. As civilians, their possessions had long become scattered and lost during the escape. Even if they were to reach the city, a destitute life of struggling for each meal awaited them.
