"How much longer until we reach that gate?"
Deep within the Sea of Oblivion, on a lead-black beach in some lost land, Silver Eyes Instan, the esteemed guardian of the Olyvendi Family and a Ninth Rank Limit powerhouse, looked thoroughly annoyed.
Ever since accepting this mission and setting out with the Circle of Truth's people to explore that mysterious gate while carrying the 'Key,' he had felt as though the entire world were working against him.
Along the way, all manner of natural disasters had seemed to sprout eyes, emerging from every conceivable and inconceivable place.
Although he had anticipated a difficult journey, only after truly venturing deep into the Endless Sea did he realize that he had still been far too optimistic.
In just a few years, he had suffered three injuries of varying severity, escaped dangerous situations time and again, and had yet to fully recover.
If not for the fact that the Circle of Truth's representative had also faced constant peril and had even fallen into crises more dangerous than his several times, he would almost have suspected that the Circle of Truth was using the hazards of the environment to plot against him.
Still, that little girl who had first discovered this place was quite capable. Though her journey had been no less perilous, she had almost always managed to evade the true dangers by a hair's breadth.
Since their connection with Yar Continent had been severed by disturbances in space-time after they entered the Sea of Oblivion, the powerful Lord Instan still knew nothing of the news that the Circle of Truth had abducted Fiona.
"We're close, Your Eminence Instan. We've already set foot upon this forgotten land. As long as we cross the cold wilderness ahead, pass through the Silent Stone Forest, and follow