Irithyll of the Boreal Valley

The cool-toned scenery of Irithyll of the Boreal Valley was fully revealed to everyone.

The cold moon hung high, and mist filled the air, but unlike Lake Liurnia fog obscures the view, this mist was not enough to obscure the beauty of Irithyll; on the contrary, it blended perfectly into the scene.

At first glance, people not only feel the grandeur and magnificence of the scenery, but also a sense of mystery arises spontaneously.

What will you encounter when you cross the bridge?

What is the cathedral located at the farthest point of town?

Is it possible to explore the area under the bridge that looks like water?

And what kind of rewards can you get here?

"I really want to stay here," Ta Mi exclaimed.

"Wake up, you'll freeze to death," Lu Lu Wo was the first to snap out of her reverie and said. "But even though it's cold, exploring this beautiful scenery is a pleasure."

Even just watching here for a while can prolong life.

Ta Mi finally realized how cold it was after being reminded by her, and it wasn't just ordinary cold.

Upon closer inspection, a layer of frost was slowly condensing on each person's body!

Mi La, the smallest of the group, was completely covered in frost, and her complexion looked terrible; she appeared extremely pale!

However, due to her physical weakness, she was unable to even make a sound. Being frozen by the frost only made things worse, and the people immersed in the breathtaking scenery did not notice her for a while.

"Flames! Start a fire quickly! Senior Mi La is dying!"

The magic that promotes plant growth, combined with fire magic, can create a simple bonfire. When the flames finally rise, the frost on Mi La's body slowly fades away, and with the help of Healing Magic, her complexion gradually improves.

Lu Lu Wo and her group sat around the fire, warming themselves. She stared at the frost slowly fading from her body, trying other methods to remove it, but to no avail.

In other words, these things can only be removed by "fire"?

"This isn't ordinary frost; it's more like magic." She shook her clothes, watching the snowflakes slowly fall on Irithyll, and exclaimed:

"What kind of extraordinary people are able to live here?"

They have discovered Irithyll's environmental trap—frost damage.

In the absence of a heat source, the cold will accumulate on the adventurer's body. When the whole body is covered in frost, not only will the adventurer continuously lose vitality, but it will also cause problems such as slow movement and decreased resistance.

The solution is simple: create a heat source around you. The easiest way is to carry a torch with you; even a three-year-old can do that.

However, once you start exploring, can you really carry a torch anytime, anywhere?

"Shall we go down and take a look?"

Although at first I said I was just coming up to take a look and would leave immediately afterward.

However, there is an old saying that has been passed down for a long time, "Since we're already here."

Since we're already here, how can we not go and take a look? Let's just linger on the outside and not go in.

In the end, it will definitely turn into a big detective investigation.

They hadn't gone down more than a few steps when they discovered a new campfire, with the Spiral Sword stuck in the fire, covered in frost.

After lighting the bonfire, the group discovered that they could quickly teleport to the bonfire at the Firelink Shrine. Bonfire teleportation was truly the greatest invention in the world.

Another noteworthy thing is that staying near a campfire can quickly remove the frost from your body, much faster than an adventurer's homemade heat source.

The deeper they went, the colder it became. People could bear it at the cave entrance, but once they reached the ground, the temperature dropped to an unbearable level. Although holding torches could suppress the frost, the frigid temperature still affected their health.

In contrast, Lu Lu Wo was still wearing her latex-like outfit, Lu Lu Wo was wearing a layer of leather Ta Mi and thin clothing, and the two magicians, Ai Si Ai Mu, were in an even worse state. In pursuit of fashion, they were even wearing crop tops, and the two sisters looked like they were about to ascend to heaven.

Elsa was probably in the best condition. Putting aside her strong physique, the Nameless Knight Set she wore provided the best warmth among the group.

Ta Mi stammered, shivering from the cold.

Seeing that everyone had turned into this mess, Lu Lu Wo instructed Aisi to cast a spell called "Floating Fireball," which was actually just creating several fireballs that circled around the people.

With the fireballs providing some heat, people finally felt a little better. They exchanged glances and headed towards the bridge leading to Irithyll, the only road to that city.

They were determined to just peek inside and not go in. What a joke! Who wants to explore a dungeon in such cold weather?

Winter is the time to stay home and sleep in! If it weren't for making a living, who would want to do such a dreadful job in the dead of winter!

"It's so quiet on the bridge, there's hardly anyone around." Ta Mi looked around and saw that the bridge was spotless, without a single monster in sight. It was so clean that it didn't seem like the Zane Dungeon at all.

Bei Er Tuo slapped his mouth shut, and the latter immediately struggled.

"Shut up! Do you know you just committed a major taboo?" Bei Er Tuo looked left and right nervously and said, "Adventurers absolutely cannot say what you just said, just like Priest absolutely cannot say, 'Oh, there are so few patients today.' If you say that, then a steady stream of patients will immediately flood in!"

Not only Ta Mi, but even Elsa was frightened by this explanation, and drew her weapon, looking around warily.

Lu Lu Wo laughed out loud, patted Bei Er Tuo on the shoulder, and said, "Alright, alright, I didn't sense any monster aura. Let's ignore that taboo for now. What if this map is just a way for us to relax in the Zane Dungeon?"

She strode forward and said, "I love winter the most. I'll go inside and see if I can find a room to sleep in, preferably with a fireplace."

"Captain." Bei Er Tuo was speechless. Where did the captain's relaxed attitude come from? But after thinking about it, he understood.

After all, if Sain wanted to mess with them, he had plenty of ways to do it, and it was impossible to guard against them all. Being wary of everything would only turn you into a paranoid madman.

For now, they'll trust Sain and believe that the clean bridge is safe.

After all, this place doesn't look like a place where monsters could hide. They can't just fall from the sky, can they?

At first, Bei Er Tuo was extremely wary of the bridge, but as he went further and further away, neither traps nor monsters appeared, and he gradually relaxed.

Good, Sain, you haven't let me down—

Before he could finish speaking his mind, Lu Lu Wo suddenly stopped and exclaimed in surprise, "Huh?"

"What's wrong!"

Bei Er Tuo instantly became alert, and when he reached Lu Lu Wo's side, he also exclaimed, "Huh?"

It wasn't that monsters or traps had appeared, but rather that a barrier of white mist was blocking their path.

Looking up, I saw that the white mist barrier enveloped the entire Irithyll.

"I can't get through." Lu Lu Wo reached out and touched it, discovering that the white mist barrier and the Fog Gate were completely different things.

They tried various attacks, but to no avail.

"Ah, I understand."

Lu Lu Wo lowered her head and pondered for a while, then suddenly spoke.

Adventurers who can reach the Irithyll of the Boreal Valley are at least very familiar with the patterns of the Zane Dungeon, so—

"It must be because we didn't meet some condition!"

Just as unlocking the endless cycle of reincarnation requires humanity, and unlocking the Catacombs of Carthus requires challenging the Undead Legion, perhaps entering Irithyll of the Boreal Valley also requires some special conditions.

Her intuition told her that the Zane Dungeon must have given them clues about how to pass through the white fog barrier before. What could it be?

"Looks like we won't be able to get in today." Lu Lu Wo shook her head. She even took a closer look at the area under the bridge, hoping to find a way to enter Irithyll through a sewer-like passage, but unfortunately, the entire city was shrouded in a barrier.

Upon hearing the news that they couldn't get in, everyone was unsure whether to be happy or sad, but they still obediently turned around and walked back.

"We need to summarize the strategy when we get back. Although we weren't the first to clear it, we can be the first to share the strategy."

Bei Er Tuo walked forward, pondering how to organize his strategy. The bridge was empty, perfect for him to walk and think at the same time.

Sain did a pretty good job this time, not adding any monsters to the bridge. The scenery here is also nice, so I can come here for a stroll when I'm having a bad daydream.

As he was thinking this, suddenly, his companions behind him called out to him.

"Bei Er Tuo, watch out above!"

Above?

As soon as he looked up, a huge shadow loomed over him.

Its enormous body, split open, with a hairy torso and a crocodile-like mouth.

What else could this be but a monster!

"Zane Dungeon, you son of a bitch!"

Monsters really did fall from the sky! They didn't even bother with acting anymore!?

If you could at least have a monster slowly emerge from the invisibility spell's effect, I'd praise your ingenious design!

Bei Er Tuo's eyes widened as he quickly retreated, but the monster seemed to have locked onto him, accurately predicting his retreat direction with a single turn in the air.

With a loud "thud," Bei Er Tuo's fate was unknown, and the monster howled to the sky.

"Senior Bei Er Tuo!"

Looking at this monster that resembled both a crocodile and Mad Dog, Lu Lu Wo couldn't help but mutter to herself:

"What on earth is this thing?"

Just as people were rushing to respond, an untimely voice came from somewhere.

"So cute!"

Cute? Who said that?

People turned around in surprise and saw Elsa blushing slightly.

This girl's aesthetic sense seems a bit different from the mainstream.

"You just had to send monsters when everyone was exhausted. Zane Dungeon, you've got some nerve."

Lu Lu Wo sighed and said, "I can tell what kind of monster this is just by looking at it. Keep your distance and don't engage in close combat. Watch out for its claws, mouth, and abdomen."

Before she could finish speaking, the monster opened its mouth and spat out a bolt of lightning that crackled and shot rapidly toward the group.

This seemingly irrational monster can actually use lightning attacks!?

The slap in the face came too quickly; Lu Lu Wo felt like her face was being slapped repeatedly.