The Northwest wasnt completely uninhabited. So places hadnt been flooded and were maintained as they were. As a matter of fact, the surrounding ice that lted and the rise in temperature allowed things to be planted in so locations, which brought so people here. Even now, there are villages and mid-sized towns here and there. The areas nearby the Imperial Capital in the East had undergone so changes. Because of elves and humans residing in the vicinity of the Imperial Capital and myself, the anthropoids lifestyles had gradually changed. They no longer lived in primitive ways. Further out, on the other hand, the anthropoids lived as their inherent nature guided them, so most of them were crude. Frankly, it was quite a scary sight to behold.
Although I ruled the North, authoritys influence in the remote location was too minimal. I was just an ordinary man in the area. The mountain we exploded wasnt on this side. The warm breeze didnt seem to reach the place, unfortunately.
The further we went in our target direction, the more nostalgic it felt. Ling Yue and I used to live in this cold all the ti when we were in the war. The snowy mountains were on the edge of the continent. The cold winds blew the ice and snow thatd been accumulated for centuries onto our faces. The shape of the land had also begun to rise and sink as opposed to being level. The White Deer King was strongly against Mom grabbing her, so Dragon Mom and I rode on the White Deer Kings back.
Dragon Mom had her hip firmly up against in her hugging position. Honestly, I thought that Moms body was truly useful. I felt warm with her hugging from behind. Her body temperature was the sa as a small fire. No wonder why I waked to find myself hugging the only warmth available. It was no wonder I was always clinging to Mom or the White Deer King.
It was late, but wed reach the village tomorrow. As it was dark, we couldnt see how the small village halfway up the mountain looked. What we shouldve been concerned about was where we were going to stay for the night. We hadnt found anywhere suitable yet. Worse ca to worse, Id have Dragon Mom transform and curl up around us. The only problem was that there might be misunderstandings if we were seen.
There werent many people in the Northwest, but wed seen multiple villages here, so that must be the most populated area in the Northwest. With my eyes on the fire in the darkness, I suggested, Mom, there seems to be a small village up ahead. How about we go in and take a look?
From behind, Mom nodded: All right
It was good as long as it was a village. Villages and towns were inhabitable. Wed be good once we reached a village. I didnt ask that there was a bar. Even a stable would do. I just wanted sowhere to set up a tent. Fortunately, I learnt so basic anthropoid language from Ling Yue, so I was able to get across that I wanted a small place to stay.
I would imagine that was the outermost periter of the village the rabbit ca from, or rather, its neighbour, which was located at the foot of the mountain. The closer we got to the village, the more signs that people once lived there sighted. There was also a small field with troubling stuff planted there. It didnt appear as though the place could produce much stuff with agriculture. With that said, judging from the newly dug up land, it seed that agriculture had begun to take off in the area. It mustve been thanks to the rising temperature and flowing river that the village had begun to dip in agriculture.
As the original village chief said, it was impossible to plant crops in the area. The place relied on hunting to exchange with the nearby town. Id already passed said town. Unfortunately, the town had been abandoned. It was just a ruin after being hit with a flood.
There was a lot of running water because of the lt, so even dredged waterways had floods every now and then, particularly when the ice and snow first lted. The strong currents poured down and almost flooded the entire Northwest. It had settled down a little, but I surmised that floods could still happen.
In the past, the North lacked finances and manpower in addition to people believing that there was nobody left in the Northwest. As a result, Freya didnt pay attention to the situation in the Northwest. However, I felt the flowing river problem in the area needed to be resolved. Else, wed have to set our developnt course toward the Northwest. As such, if the waterway wasnt dealt with appropriately, the impact would be significant. That said, since the village still existed, that ant the village on the mountain should be safe. Subsequently, the dragons valley shouldve been all right.
The million-dollar question was, Would the dragons still be living there? Although the dragons needed to trade or whatever with the village, I figured theyd be able to survive without the at. If they did need at, the village at the foot of mountain would probably trade with the dragons.
I was cognizant of the fact that Dragon Mom was in a hurry at the mont, since we could find the dragons village once we ascended the mountain. Mom grabbed my chest and twisted it. Her body shifted toward the mountain ahead of us. I was aware that she wanted to travel there alone, but she hesitated out of consideration for .
I was strongly against ascending the mountain. I didnt have night vision, after all. Additionally, I didnt know the situation on the mountain. It was scary to . I was reluctant to go near snowy mountains, as I was once caught in an avalanche despite eting Ling Yue through an avalanche last ti. What, am I going to et a cuter dragon if I go through another avalanche? I felt Moms touch on my back. I didnt think Id et a dragon cuter than Mom.
Mom, you dont need to rush. Its dangerous to be active at night. Lets rest for tonight, and then well head up in the morning. I think the valley will be in sight by noon, so dont worry, Mom.
I had to console Mom. It was highly probable that shed sneak up the mountain alone at night, otherwise.
Mom nodded, but I felt that she was reluctant to wait. She was right at the door, yet she had to wait a night; that was just anxiety inducing. It took us approximately ten days to make our search there. Tonight, however, was the toughest night to get through for Mom. I took hold of her hand. She shouldve understood what I ant. She clung tighter to my back.
The two of us arrived at the village entrance. There were a few people with sharp spears at the entrance. They raised their spears upon sighting us. I explained to them the purpose of our visit in simple anthropoid language. I was amazed I could make the rumbling sounds with my voice.
The anthropoids were surprised. They seed to have never encountered people who ca to them to ask for a place to stay. They turned around to shout and got the nod of approval from behind.
As we headed inside, a guard, who looked at for a long ti, asked, Are you an elf?
I lingered for a mont. It was hard to tell I was an elf, because I didnt have their signature characteristics appearance wise; I didnt have elven ears. Normally, people considered a human from my appearance. I never thought a villager would be able to discern that I was an elf.
I nodded: Yes, is sothing the matter?
The truth is our village chief is also an elf. Long-story short, a good portion of our villagers has elven blood running through them. Therefore, we feel an odd sense of familiarity to you. You are not a pure elf, are you? But you do have an elven lineage, correct?
The furry anthropoid sure surprised . I didnt notice him having any traits similar to elves I thought, Is he really a hybrid elf? I, at least, have the slender physique of an elf, while this rough looking anthropoid doesnt resemble an elf whatsoever.
Im a half-human and half-elf.
Really? Nice, I guess. I say that, because pure-blooded elves tend to look down on us.
Despite the guard laughing with genuine joy, I perceived his smile laugh to be sowhat savage He didnt seem to be hostile, though He led us up to a small house and said, There used to be people living in this house, but not anymore, so you can stay here. How many days will you be staying for?
Just one night. Ill be ascending the mountain tomorrow.
Ascending the mountain? asked the anthropoid, puzzled. The snowy mountain?
Yes.
Do you have so business there? There is nothing there. There used to be a village there, but everybody there left already, for the place was flooded.
What?!
I was shocked by the news. However, Dragon Mom, who was behind , was a lot more emotional than I was. She pressed her hands onto the guards arms. She looked as though she was going to rip his arms off. She shouted, What did you say?! What did you say?! What do you an its flooded?! What did you say?!
Its exactly as I said! I said there was a flood after the ice and snow on the mountain lted. The flood passed by us and almost drowned us, too. The flood destroyed lots of hos. I think it flooded the entire village. While you may see ice and snow on the mountain, it has actually condensed. It is the condensed water from the flood
Dragon Moms expression looked extrely lancholic. I quickly grabbed Dragon Mom. With a smile, I said to the guard, Please take care of my steed. Oh, right, dont be too rude with it. Shes has quite the temper I have to head out. I dont think Ill be back until tomorrow morning Lets go, Mom.
What are you planning?! The guard was flabbergasted after hearing what I said.
I pulled Mom out of the village by her wrist.
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