Rumble—
Lightning streaked across the crimson clouds.
Bursts of airflow erupted from where the figure stood, accompanied by a powerful will spreading outward, repelling anything that approached.
Even though thousands, perhaps tens of thousands, of years had passed.
Because the entire mountain range had been transformed and controlled by its laws, the will left behind by the powerful still lingered here, never ceasing.
"..."
Witnessing the scene before him, Linsey instinctively turned to look behind him.
The source of the Crimson Storm was extremely dangerous.
But the deathly silent mountain range they had climbed along Lone Mountain's southern side also concealed countless dangers.
The two people and one bird had relied on their own abilities to easily evade those dangers and safely reach the summit.
"Phew—"
Linsey let out a breath and turned to his companions.
Liz beside him and Little Parrot on his shoulder were both looking at him.
This stretch of road had not been particularly long.
But it had been enough for them to place their complete trust in Linsey.
"Linsey, what do we do next?"
"We definitely need to make contact with that thing to get an answer, but touching it rashly... could be dangerous!"
"..."
"It's fine. I have a way."
Linsey, who had been walking at the front, remained calm.
He waved to his two companions, then used Source Material to activate his Walkthrough Master skill.
The situation before them was indeed complicated.
But the Game Player skills were now outrageously capable when it came to dealing with situations.
Thus, as Linsey activated his skill.
Though the Small World before him was of an extremely high level, the Strategy Skill still uncovered its deepest secret.
Making contact with the Awakened's lingering will now would immediately enrage it, resulting in death or expulsion from the