"What was that?"
The white figure flew high and far through the sky, then vanished in a flash, disappearing into the clouds. Gauss hadn't even had time to get a clear look before it was gone.
But even Hefis, the Red Dragon Beast, couldn't fly in the snowy mountains. That creature's ability to soar so high without fearing the bitter cold meant it was no ordinary foe.
"Never mind. Let's keep moving."
Aside from elemental beings associated with ice and snow, most enemies active in these mountains were unlikely to be weak.
If the wilderness around Grayrock Town was a beginner's area, this place had to be at least a low-level dungeon, if not a mid-level one.
There was no doubt that many powerful creatures lurked here.
Gauss had no intention of seeking out a challenge.
On the contrary, he meant to avoid any enemies that might pose a threat, using the information he'd gathered beforehand.
These steep, snowy slopes weren't a good place for Gauss and the others to fight.
Rather than risk triggering an unknown avalanche, they were better off conserving their strength and taking a detour.
Gauss looked at the water sword in his hand.
This Holy Water had come from the Lake God and contained a trace of her divine power.
Perhaps sensing that her sister goddess was drawing closer, the divine power within it had grown more and more excited.
"Whoooosh—"
As they ventured farther into the mountains, the wind and snow grew fiercer.
Even walking took a great deal of effort.
"There seems to be a tree over there."
Alya warned them, having sensed signs of life through the wind and snow.
"Let's go take a look."
"Careful."
Although the blizzard obscured their view, Gauss trusted Alya's judgment completely.
Sure enough, when they approached