Garion squinted ahead, brushing a branch aside as the cliffside finally came into view.
"We've reached it."
Everyone behind him froze for a moment… then nearly collapsed in relief.
"FINALLY!" Clara yelled, dropping onto the ground like her soul left her body.
Eliza wiped sweat from her forehead. "If one more beast jumped at us, I would've punched Master instead."
Aveline leaned on a tree, panting. "How… how can there be so many second-realm beasts in one road…?"
Raviel groaned. "I swear this path shaved ten years off my life…"
But when they all lifted their heads and saw the place Garion pointed at...
Their expressions froze again.
Because at the end of the insane beast-infested trail…
…stood an ancient ruin, half-buried under vines and cracked stone.
Dahlia's eyes widened. She quickened her steps until she stood beside Garion, her hands trembling slightly.
"Master… this… This looks just like Demon Gate Island's ruin. Don't tell me…"
Garion didn't answer at first.
