Upon passing through the towering Iron Gate of Belfort City, Ryu stepped onto the rugged dirt path that stretched endlessly toward the horizon.
A cool morning breeze brushed against his face as he pulled out a folded parchment from his belt pouch.
It was the map he had purchased for 10 silver coins. Though crude and lacking in detail, it displayed the major landmarks and terrain features surrounding Belfort City like rivers, hills, extremely dangerous forests, hunting zones, and most importantly, dungeon locations.
Unfolding it fully, he sat on a nearby stone, letting his eyes sweep across the faded ink markings. He traced the route with his finger, studying each detail carefully.
Among the marked places, one stood out in particular. Encircled by a ring of snowy peaks and located just 7 miles northeast of the city, a dungeon was marked with a small blue symbol.
"Arctic Den..." he whispered.
