The Mountain Climber / The Wind-Controlling Orb

"In the afternoon, the messenger expressed her wish to visit the Holy Mountain, and it would be best if she could be fortunate enough to climb it."

I can't make that decision myself; she hopes you can give me a reply as soon as possible.

After saying that, Jian led the two people into the house.

A short while later, under the complicated gazes of the other two, she emerged carrying the safe that weighed nearly a ton.

"Then we'll be going now!" Jian said to Enciodes, who was deep in thought.

Enciodes nodded and watched them leave the room.

He was pondering Suika's motives for wanting to go to Holy Mountain Kjerag. Could it be that the person behind her wanted to join forces with Manjushri Monastery?

After all, he knew very well what kind of personalities the elders in Manjushri Monastery were.

Those guys are power-hungry and unwilling to change.

If Suika is indeed backed by that Grand Duke, then simply revealing a little bit of her intentions could help him consolidate his power, and she would naturally gain his support.

But he couldn't refuse Suika's idea, since the other two clans' envoys had also heard what she had just said.

If word of his refusal reached the ears of those two clans, especially the Browntail family, they would certainly do everything in their power to facilitate the matter in order to curry favor with this envoy from the outside world.

Therefore, I must do this myself, and I need to do it perfectly, leaving no room for the other two companies to complain.

Therefore, the solution is quite simple.

I agree to Suika's request, but I will try my best to prevent her from having contact with Manjushri Monastery.

Unless the two sides have the opportunity to meet, even if the other side has extraordinary abilities, there is no way they can reach an agreement.

Meanwhile, Suika was shopping in a store in the town, was unaware of Enciodes's arrangements. If she had known, she would probably have laughed out loud and thanked Lord Enciodes. She was just going hiking and had no intention of getting involved in the power struggle in Kjerag.

Chapter 298 The Mountaineer

Of course, it would be even better if I could have the chance to pet the kitten Enya.

But if there's no opportunity, it won't make her feel bad.

When Suika didn't see Jian or the other members of the Silverash family at dinner, Suika guessed that what she had said to Browntail that morning should have been brewing by now.

The next morning, as expected, it wasn't Jian who came to pick her up after she went out, but the Courier had met twice the day before.

"Miss Jian apologizes for being unable to accompany Miss Messenger on her tour of Kjerag due to recent commitments. I will temporarily take her place as your guide and lead you through the sights of Kjerag."

The master has already sent a notification to the Manjushri Monastery regarding your wish to worship at the Holy Mountain.

I believe I will receive a reply soon.

Hope you have a pleasant stay.

Weiss adopted a very humble attitude, expecting Suika to be angry about the Black Knight's departure, but Suika showed an expression of knowing full well.

Thinking of the words that Lord Enciodes had specifically instructed him this morning, he couldn't help but break out in a fine layer of sweat on his back.

"Of course, no problem. But today I'd like to climb a mountain first to warm up and prepare for the climb to the Holy Mountain later... Do you have any recommendations?"

Suika asked.

Weiss hadn't expected the first day to be so troublesome, especially since it was already winter in Kjerag and the snow was getting heavier.

Climbing mountains in this kind of weather is extremely difficult, even with ample preparation.

Moreover, he not only had to ensure his own safety but also protect the distinguished guest in front of him, which made his mouth taste bitter.

However, Lord Enciodes had said that as long as the other party's request was not excessive, he would try his best to meet it, so he could only consider the feasibility of climbing the mountain.

"If you're going to go hiking, I suggest you change into a new set of gear first, and then I'll hire two professionals. After all, it's snow season now, and without a professional guide, you could easily get lost in the mountains."

Suika patted his shoulder

"No need for all that trouble. Just tell me the direction, and we'll set off on a spontaneous mountain climb."

Weiss was exasperated by Suika's capriciousness, but he was completely powerless against her strength.

Like a delicate fawn, she was led out of the town by Suika.

By the time he realized what was happening, they were already at the foot of a mountain.

"Let's choose this one. I looked around at the mountains yesterday, and this is the only one nearby whose summit is hidden by the snow. Let's climb this one today."

Upon hearing Suika's words, Weiss felt like crying.

Although the mountain that Suika chose is not among the top ten highest peaks in Kjerag, it is still one of the top ones.

Moreover, this mountain itself is unique among the surrounding mountains due to its strangeness and peril.

In the summer, he often has free time to climb this mountain to challenge himself.

But in the dead of winter...

Before he could refuse, he heard Suika say...

"Huh, there's another expert!"

Weiss looked ahead and saw a series of faint footprints pointing directly at the mountain peak, proving that someone had gone there before the two of them.

Weiss examined the footprints; a thin layer of ice had already formed inside.

"They must not have gone very far. In this weather, who would be so bold as to go hiking? Could it be...?"

Looking at the small shoe print, Weiss thought of someone, and instantly felt a chill run down his spine.

After following the footprints for a while, the two saw climbers who had arrived at the foot of the mountain before them.

"Miss Enya, it really is you!" Weiss looked at the girl in front of him who was checking her mountaineering equipment with a helpless expression.

"Huh!" The climber whose name was called jumped up like a cat with its fur standing on end, and when he saw Weiss behind him, he gave an awkward smile.

"Haha, haha! Good morning, Weiss! The weather's great today, have you eaten yet...?"

Suika looked up at the sky. Because of the wind and snow, the sunlight could only penetrate the thick clouds and bring some light down below.

It doesn't seem to have anything to do with good weather at all.

"What are you trying to do in this heavy snow?"

Weiss was very familiar with the girl in front of her; she had seen her every time she came here to climb the mountain in the summer.

He just hadn't expected the other party to be so bold as to come here in winter to launch a challenge.

"I just came to check if the mountaineering equipment was broken..."

"Are you here to climb mountains too?"

Suika and Enya spoke at the same time.

"Huh, mountain climbing?" Enya looked at Suika with suspicion.

"That's right, I was planning to go up the mountain to take a look. I saw your footprints when I came here before, and I thought you were with me..."

"Of course, of course... you must be the distinguished guest you were talking about, brother!"

Are you going up the mountain?

Let me tell you, I'm not bragging, but I'm definitely the most professional mountaineer in our family...

Moreover, I've examined every single rock and every crater on this mountain thoroughly, so I guarantee there won't be any...

Enya's eyes lit up when she heard what Suika said.

"Ahem..." Weiss coughed lightly twice, interrupting Enya's self-introduction as she gestured wildly.

"That's great! Since you're familiar with this area, didn't Brother Weiss say he wanted to bring a professional hiker who knows the route? Shall we go together?"

Suika as if she hadn't heard Enya and Weiss's interaction or the identity they inadvertently revealed.

"Is that possible?" Enya asked incredulously.

"Can't you climb a mountain?"

"Of course I will! I'll go hiking whenever I have the chance!"

"Aren't you familiar with this mountain?"

"How is that possible? In the summer, I could climb from the foot of the mountain to the top with my eyes closed!"

"That's perfect! He's skilled at mountain climbing and knows the routes well; he's the best guide ever!"

Am I right, young man Weiss...?

Suika and Enya both looked at Weiss, giving Weiss a headache.

A deep sense of sorrow welled up inside me—I shouldn't have met this messenger yesterday. If I hadn't met her, I wouldn't have been assigned to receive her today. If I hadn't received her, I wouldn't have been dragged to the foot of the snow mountain. If I hadn't come to the foot of the snow mountain, I wouldn't have had to face such an unpleasant situation.

"Alright, but we have to agree that climbing mountains in snowy weather is extremely dangerous, so you must follow my instructions along the way."

Although he spoke with great conviction, the other person's droopy ears indicated that he wasn't in a very good mood.

"Okay, I promise I'll be good!" Enya gave Weiss a playful bow, and then the three of them packed up each other's mountaineering equipment and headed up the mountain.

"Suika, Suika, why don't you leave any footprints on the road?!"

After walking for a while, Enya turned around and saw that there were only her and Weiss's footprints on the way they came, which made her shudder.

Chapter 299 Wind-controlling Pearl

After Enya finished speaking Weiss subconsciously turned around to look back the way they came.

Two distinct footprints stretched up the mountain, but whose was the missing footprint?

Suddenly, in this icy and snowy landscape, Weiss felt a cold sweat break out on his back, and the legends about the snow ghosts that his grandmother had told him when he was a child came back to mind.

"Hahaha, you finally found it!" Suika's cold voice rang out from the side. The two of them, like white goofballs being poked in a game, immediately tensed up.

"Qiangqiang, isn't my spell from the Great Yan called 'Snow-Treading Without a Trace' cool?!"

Just as the two were lost in their own thoughts, imagining that Suika was going to do this and then that, Suika's confident pose with her hands on her hips almost made them throw up.

"You're not a ghost?" Enya asked cautiously.

"Ah, you actually think I'm a ghost?" Suika said in surprise.

"I knew it! Miss Suika is clearly..." Weiss patted his chest, but before he could finish his excited speech, Suika's next words interrupted him.

"How did you figure out I'm a ghost? Everyone outside thinks I'm Etafian." Suika, giving him an expression that suggested he had a keen eye.

"So you really are a ghost?" Enya tried to persuade her to change her mind.

"No doubt about it, I am the Ghost King of Mount Oe Ibuki Suika!" Suika proudly declared.

Silence fell over the scene.

"Wait, you don't think ghosts eat people, do you?" Suika realized something was wrong when she noticed the strange expressions on their faces.

"Don't ghosts eat people?" Enya asked cautiously.

"Prejudice, that's absolutely prejudice."

I am a member of the Oni, the king of the Oni, and one of the Oni Four Heavenly Kings. My hobbies are drinking, fighting, causing trouble, and watching entertainment.

The option of eating people is not available.

Besides, what's so delicious about food? There are so many other delicious foods in the world, why would you choose to eat this stuff?

Suika in front of the two, hands on her hips to show her dissatisfaction.

"Wow... she, she, she's floating..."

Faced with the floating Suika, Enya swiftly hid behind Weiss.

Weiss said he also wanted to hide, but he couldn't possibly sell the young lady out there, so he could only suppress his fear and look at Suika.

"Didn't I say I wouldn't eat people? What are you afraid of? Slow down, don't fall." Suika looked at the two trembling figures with a hint of exasperation.

"Ghosts can lie?" Enya poked her head out and then shrank back in.

"Wrong, wrong, wrong, completely wrong."

Only weak ghosts lie; powerful ghosts, like me, disdain lying... unless it's for fun, of course.

The Suika over to Enya, lifted her up, and then stood her in the middle of the road.