"Whether or not you successfully obtain the relic, I won't wait for you at the foot of the mountain forever.
After you finish this event and descend the mountain, you'll need to walk back to the highway from earlier. I'll wander around there from time to time for up to ten days. Good luck."
The coachman mechanically left them with those words before turning the carriage around and leaving.
The three of them did not rush to climb the mountain. Instead, they first conducted a series of observations on the situation at its foot.
They stood in the forested area shrouded in the Gray Realm for five minutes. They were neither attacked by any Animated Trees nor did they encounter the Rabbit Man who had blocked their path earlier.
The area that should have been dangerous was eerily quiet.
"Whether or not the diseased creatures in the woods at the foot of the mountain possess consciousness, they instinctively dare not approach this place.
"According to the investigation team's records, any animal that approaches the pilgrims will have its eyes dug out. Perhaps that is why the nearby creatures all keep away from this Pilgrim's Road.
"We'll temporarily arrange our order of ascent like this.
"I'll take the lead and scout the way together with Little Grape.
"Mr. Regan, sorry to trouble you with watching our rear. If your sensory detection notices that I've taken a wrong turn, or if you discover that the mountain path behind us has changed under the influence of the Gray Realm, just warn me immediately.
"Jin, you'll stay in the middle.
"Whether I encounter danger up ahead or Regan is ambushed from behind, you'll be able to provide support at the first opportunity."
"Sure!"
Little Pei on Jin's shoulder also became serious. All the feathers