The straight-line distance between the Shadowflame Grand Duchy and the Scorching Torrent Kingdom was not very far, only around one or two thousand kilometers.
But the snowfields were filled with complex, rugged terrain. Several mountain ranges rose abruptly from the ground, cutting off the direct route and forcing merchant caravans to take long detours. As a result, trade between the two nations only took place two or three times a year.
Flying faced obstacles as well.
The gales in the sky were far more violent than those on the ground. When they encountered fierce storms, even dragons had to avoid them, flying close to the earth to evade them.
"Dragon Sleep Continent consists of eight ancient lands."
Russell had been admiring the mountains below when King Ares's voice suddenly rang in his ear, as clearly as if King Ares were speaking right beside him.
But in reality, the two of them were far apart.
This was undoubtedly a unique skill of Dragon Knights. To Russell, it was like the secret voice transmission techniques in martial arts novels.
He could not do it, so he could only passively listen to King Ares speak. "They are the Northern Icefield, Tundra Continent, Thorn Continent, Dark Mist Forest, Dragon Ridge Mountains, Molten Land, Whispering Forest, and Southern Wilderness Desert."
These details had not been recorded in any books.
Or rather, the many books of the Shadowflame Grand Duchy contained no such information.
King Ares continued, "The region we are in is the Ancient Thorn Continent, where ten human nations are spread across the land. Our two nations lie at the southernmost edge of the Ancient Thorn Continent. Further south lies the Ancient Molten Land."
He paused.
King Ares said, "The Ancient Molten Land is more desolate than the Ancient Thorn Continent, but it is