More than twenty minutes later, everyone had reached the summit of Drum Mountain.
Amid the howling wind and snow, what came into view was a massive ice-and-snow castle, like something straight out of a dreamy fairy tale.
Freya said in amazement, "So... so spectacular... But does anyone really live here?"
"Of course."
Ye Mu had only just finished speaking when Eric, unable to wait any longer, dropped to his knees before the castle and shouted loudly toward it.
"Dr. Kureha, my name is Eric. I came here to beg you to save my sister. As long as you can cure her, I'll agree to any condition."
Eric's voice echoed through the wind and snow, but even after a long wait, no one seemed to come open the door. There wasn't even the sound of footsteps.
"Hey, Ye Mu, that doctor you mentioned didn't go out, did she?"
Seeing this, Freya asked with some hesitation.
Eric also stared intently at Ye Mu.
Ye Mu's answer was certain.
"Of course not. She's inside. Don't forget, the king of this country said Dr. Kureha has a rather strange personality."
Seeing this, Eric turned back toward the castle and continued shouting.
"Dr. Kureha, please, save my sister."
"I'm begging you..."
After Eric finished speaking, seeing that there was still no answer, he slammed his forehead hard against the solid ice, and layers of blood seeped out.
Everyone felt a little unable to bear the sight, but Dr. Kureha inside the castle still seemed unmoved.
Seeing this, Ye Mu directly pulled Eric up.
At that moment, Eric's face was a wretched mess of blood and tears mixed together, but no one thought it ugly because of that. Instead, their hearts were deeply shaken.
"Leave it to me!"
Ye Mu frowned, said this softly, then stepped