Ancient Frost Pass

The closer they got to Ancient Frost Pass, the more fiercely the north wind howled.

This was the passage connecting the Lakstak Plains with northern Freljord. Unable to cross the Iceclaw Mountains, the cold wind poured into Ancient Frost Pass and swept south through the narrow gorge.

Inside the old pass, the wind roared and surged, rumbling deafeningly like muffled thunder. When Lux finally reached the mountain pass, she even wondered if something was wrong with her ears.

"This is the old road through Ancient Frost Pass!" Ashe said with a smile, seeing Lux's surprise. "The Breath of Anivia turns into Anivia's roar here. If you want to cross this pass, you have to watch out for ice shards mixed into the storm."

Lux nodded lightly.

She understood that well enough—Ine's spells had similar effects, and they were certainly powerful!

However, just as Lux carefully prepared herself for the snow and ice rushing toward her, Ashe's expression suddenly turned serious.

The closer they got to Ancient Frost Pass, the more Yukal resisted pulling the sled. When they reached the outskirts, just one turn away from the entrance, Yukal simply stopped. No matter how Ashe urged him on, all four hooves stayed rooted to the spot.

At first, Ashe thought Yukal was afraid of the howling storm. Big beasts like him tended to be timid, the complete opposite of Enyuk, who feared nothing once he got worked up. It was only natural for Yukal to be frightened by the thunderous wind.

But when Yukal started trembling, and even lost control of his bladder, Ashe's smile finally vanished.

"Something doesn't seem right." She jumped off the sled and took out a coil of rope. After hesitating for a moment, she set it down and pulled a whistle from her belt. "I haven't