Indy Mountain Pass (2)

Along the way, Jack continued explaining the rules and experience of the God-Demon Battlefield to everyone as they traveled.

"When fighting Demons, try to arrange it during the day." His tone was grave, and he occasionally glanced toward the distant tree line.

"Night is too dangerous. At that time, corrupted magical beasts emerge and attack all living things regardless of friend or foe. They even attack Demons, so the battlefield completely loses control at night."

Everyone listened intently, and their pace slowed somewhat.

Jack added, "There's another very important point: no matter what happens—never carry out a mission alone. The God-Demon Battlefield does not believe in heroism. No matter how strong you are, once you lose contact, no one will be able to save you in time."

Dana frowned. "Is it really that serious?"

"Many Great Warriors died that way," Jack said heavily. "No one remembers how they vanished. They only remember them saying, 'I can handle it alone.'"

Ang lowered his head in thought, gaining an even clearer sense of the battlefield's dangers.

Quintina softly asked, "How large is the God-Demon Battlefield exactly? Where are we?"

"The southern part of the battlefield is humanity's defensive line, composed of three mountain ranges." Jack pointed toward the mountain silhouettes appearing and disappearing in the distance.

"The ground beneath your feet is the buffer zone south of the second defensive line. We're heading toward the second line—Indy Mountain Pass. These three mountain ranges are said to be remnants of the gods. We can resist the Abyssal Prison only because of this natural barrier."

"Has humanity never captured the Abyssal Prison's defensive line?" Ang asked.

"Never." Jack shook his head. "On the contrary, our first defensive line has fallen four times throughout history. Every time, the cost was devastating."

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