Leon smiled and gave a small nod. "You're right—we've finally arrived."
Beyond the distant clouds, the silhouette of a mountain rose majestically. It was Mount Durnhak—the destination of their journey.
The two stepped forward, making their way toward the mountain. Although it appeared close, it was still a long distance away.
Reaching it would likely take another three to five hours—but that was nothing compared to the days they had already spent on the road.
Unlike the dry, cracked terrain they had crossed earlier, the ground beneath their feet was now lush, blanketed with soft, green grass.
This wasn't surprising—Mount Durnhak had once been an active volcano. Its ancient eruptions had spread volcanic ash across the region, enriching the soil within hundreds of kilometers of its peak.
"Young Master, look!" Elina pointed to the left. "It's the river! Finally! I was so tired of the dry and dusty land. Now there's water!"
