The rugged mountain path

A howling, cold wind enveloped the valley.

The girl was stronger than Soren had imagined. She woke up just as dawn was breaking, blushed slightly when she noticed she was sleeping on Soren's lap, but didn't act coy or pretentious. She simply stood up silently and began to tear off the loose items from her clothes, including the lace trim of her elegant long dress and some ribbons that would hinder her movements. She tied her hair into a single ponytail and then simply pinned it up. She tied the cuffs of her trousers with ribbons, and soon she looked much more capable.

This gesture earned a hint of appreciation from Soren, who nodded silently and handed her a Longsword.

Nobles are taught the Six Arts, including literature, calligraphy, painting, poetry, dance, etiquette, horseback riding, and swordsmanship. The girl before her, as a princess of Arendelle, must have studied these arts, and likely possesses some swordsmanship skills, though lacking practical combat ability. Don't be fooled by Goria's infrequent combat; in a life-or-death situation, she can display considerable swordsmanship. The girl before her is similar, only she was previously too pampered.

Never underestimate the women of this world.

In the past, male chauvinism might have been a bit of a gimmick, but here, if you have that arrogant, domineering attitude, the Northern Witch will beat you Drow. After the Northern Witch, the Drow will take their hits; after the drow elves, the Amazon Warrior will follow; and after the Amazon Warrior are almost finished, the Sea Monster Naga will continue the relentless beating. It's guaranteed to completely shatter any remaining male chauvinism. [Note: Countless men have been thoroughly humiliated in the Underdark!]

Women also occupy a dominant position in this world.

This situation can be seen from two things. First, the number of Queen in this world; they firmly hold about one-third of the highest ruling positions. Second, the number of goddesses with near -Greater Divinity. Among the Deity in this world who possess near- Greater Divinity, over 60% are Deity, and their power surpasses that of a considerable number of male Deity! As for their names, one could easily name a whole string with their eyes closed— Mother of the Earth, Goddess of Agriculture, Lady of Silver Moon, Lady of Night, Goddess of Magic, Queen of Fire (God of Elements), Goddess of Joy, Goddess of Joy, Goddess of Love of Goddess of Wealth, Goddess of Fortune, Spider Queen...

If anyone had ever seen the pantheon of Deity Pantheon ancient texts, they would never again have any more chauvinistic thoughts.

Women are stronger than you think. Their Soul Mark belongs to the feline family [dangerous creatures]. Especially after mastering Supernatural Power, they have avoided the monthly bleeding buff. Even with the bleeding buff active every month, you might not be stronger than them. Now, they can even avoid the bleeding buff through their power. It's even more difficult to compete with them. Especially in the Domain of Hit Points, reproduction, and childbirth, female Deity almost hold an absolutely dominant position, which happens to be the core power for the propagation of the race!

The highest Deity of the Halfling is a female guardian goddess, while the highest Deity of the Drow is the Spider Queen. If it weren't for the fall of the ancient Goddess of Life, the current Elven Overgod would be nowhere to be found. At least 75% of the Elven Pantheon is controlled by female Deity, and even now, the Elven Overgod is sometimes male and sometimes female.

woman.

Haha! Do you know why women become more assertive than men as they get older? Because they no longer have the monthly bleeding buff!

Soren once courted death in the Underdark, only to be thoroughly humiliated by a female Drow, leaving him speechless.

There was once a popular saying in pubs, "Macho men should definitely visit the Underdark; it's their heaven and their Hell!"

Your expression will be priceless when you see males kept as sex Slave by female Elf.

Soren learned his lesson entirely in the Underdark.

He rarely killed women in the past, but now, if asked to take action against a female enemy, he wouldn't even blink.

The path through the valley was extremely rugged, Soren managed to walk relatively smoothly. The girl following behind him, however, was having a much harder time. She slipped and cut her knee, causing her to burst into tears from the pain. If Soren hadn't grabbed her arm in time, she probably would have tumbled dozens of meters down the slope. The girl seemed to have a stubborn streak; despite the pain making her limp, she gritted her teeth and kept going.

Soren finally couldn't bear to watch any longer, so he found a sheltered spot, bent down, and tended to her wound.

"Do not move."

Soren took out bandages and ointment, probably because he himself was frequently injured. Of all his basic skills, his Heal had improved the fastest. He hadn't invested a single Skill Point from beginning to end, yet now he had nearly forty or fifty points in Heal skill.

The girl's skin was beautiful, fair, delicate, and smooth, feeling like Silk to the touch.

But it was precisely because her skin was so good—almost flawless, which was not a compliment—that she had such incredibly smooth skin. When Soren took off her shoes, he saw a patch of red marks. Even the slightest graze from a stone would leave a red mark on Princess Anna's skin, with some areas even oozing a little blood from broken capillaries. Her slender, fair hands had almost never done any heavy work; the skin on her palms was less than a third the thickness of Soren's.

What does this mean?

This means her body's resistance is practically like that of a porcelain doll; even the slightest touch will result in red marks, bruises, and bleeding.

People are developed through experience.

Newborn babies are very fragile, and their skin is very delicate. Even a light touch from something furry can leave red marks. Princess Anna is like a newborn baby now. Because she was too pampered in the past, even a cold wind can leave tiny red marks on her face. When Soren rolled up her trousers to bandage her wounds, there were already twenty or thirty red marks and bruises on her fair calves, mostly from walking on rocks.

And this was even while she was dressed!

Soren was starting to wonder what kind of life she had led before; her body had been so well protected that she didn't even have this much resilience.

Fortunately, she had a good Constitution; the red marks appeared quickly but disappeared just as fast.

If she hadn't trained at all and her Constitution was poor, these red marks and bruises would probably have remained for a long time. As a seasoned Adventurer, he naturally wouldn't expect too much from a pampered princess, but seeing her current state, Soren hesitated and said, "How about I find a safe place for you to stay? I'll prepare enough food and supplies for you. You can stay there for a few days, and then I'll come back to find you in a couple of days."

"No!" The girl stiffened at his words, immediately grabbing his fingers. Her voice trembled, and her beautiful eyes welled with tears as she pleaded pitifully, "Don't leave me!... I can still walk!..."

Soren sighed and said slowly, "Alright. Let's rest for a bit, and then continue our journey later."

Such rugged terrain would be troublesome for him to carry one person.

Some sections were too steep to have a path, requiring him to climb with his bare hands. The girl in front of him had almost no wilderness experience; if it weren't for her decent physical fitness, she would have given him a real headache. The two didn't rest for long. As if worried that Soren would abandon her in this desolate mountain, Princess Anna, after catching her breath, said that she could walk, although she still walked with a slight limp.

Her eyes were moist; she probably had never suffered like this in her life, and for some reason, she felt wronged and upset.

Perhaps because she was momentarily distracted, she lost her footing and fell again, this time landing face-first on the snow, her hair covered in mud and snow. She must have been truly upset and distressed, because instead of getting up, she lay on the snow and sobbed, leaving a wet trail on the ground.

Are you alright?

Soren walked over and reached out to help her up, but the girl stubbornly shook off his hand, sobbing, "Don't worry about me!... You can go!... I'm so useless!... I'll only be a burden to you!... Elder Sister!... Waaaaah!... Anna is so sad!... Anna is so scared!... Waaaaah!..."

He's still just a child.

Soren squatted down beside the sobbing girl, shook his head and sighed. Then, he slipped one arm under her neck and the other under her legs, lifting her up in his arms. She weighed about ninety pounds and was taller than other girls her age. This weight was barely within his physical limits, but it certainly wouldn't be enough for a non-exertive activity. If he carried her like this, his stamina would inevitably decrease, making climbing and walking difficult.

The girl cried out as she was picked up, and then, in a dizzying moment, she was in Soren's arms.

"Come."

Soren scooped her onto his back and said in a deep voice, "Hold onto my neck, I'll carry you and keep going. Hurry up! Unless you want me to leave you here."

The girl hesitated for a moment, then cautiously reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck.

The two of them continued forward.

Amidst the swirling snow, Soren reluctantly carried the pampered princess on his back, reducing his speed by about half. Her face was a mess of tears, but there was still a hint of a smile. Her expression of crying and laughing was quite comical, yet she still obediently clung to Soren's neck, snuggling closer to his back.

The wind is very cold in the mountains!

She involuntarily pressed herself against Soren's back, her nose still emitting intermittent sobs and choked sounds.

I cried too hard without realizing it, and I can't stop for a while.

...(To be continued~^~)