A series of powerful low roars passed through the vast snowfield and reached Rhodes' ears.
Surrounded by cold air and snowflakes, the temperature was so low that everything froze, the leaves hung upside down on the branches like ice crystals, and the howling north wind kept passing over the forest, like the howl of a ghost.
Spirit Bear... Spirit Bear is calling him again...
This was the third time Rhodes dreamed of the White Bear Spirit. He knew he was in a dream, but he couldn't get out... The surrounding environment was so real. It was not an illusory existence, but tactile and visual.
He has the sense of smell and hearing. The snow under his feet is so deep and heavy.
Rhodes couldn't remember that he had been here before. This was neither Black Hammer Castle nor Black Forest, nor Kislev nor the Empire. This was a strange place.
However, every time I dreamed about the White Bear Spirit, something always happened. The last time I dreamed about it, the beastmen were attacking the city... Rhodes knew that there would be a reason this time, but what the reason was, now
Don't know yet.
He kept walking forward along the forest path, heading towards the direction from which the sound came.
The snow fell heavier and heavier, falling on his body. It was moist and heavy. Rhodes felt that his eyelashes were covered with snowflakes. His beard was also covered with a layer of white frost. The cold seemed to make it difficult for him to breathe...
There are no animals here, and the plants are all frozen to frost. I can’t imagine how animals and plants grow in such a cold climate...
That voice is still ringing. It seems to be far away, but it has irresistible magic power.
For several days, Rhodes had the same dream. In the dream, he was walking in the snow and in the endless forest. However, when he woke up, it was summer in the real world.
At first, the duration of the dream was very short, and then it became longer and longer... Moreover, in the dream, his physical strength was also consumed, so he would feel exhausted every morning when he woke up.
No more...the white bear is calling me.
Finally, on the fifth day, Rhodes no longer hesitated and followed the large army back south to Blackhammer Castle. He knew that he had a mission. That dream was meaningful and it guided him in a certain direction.
Keep moving forward, it seems to be - the Troll Mountains.
"Brothers, I know you can't understand my behavior, but I have to do it. There is a very important thing waiting for me to complete. If I don't complete it, I will not be able to sleep, my soul will shed my shell, and I will be like a walking corpse every day.
.So, I have to complete this task.”
"What kind of mission is it?"
In the early morning of the fifth day, Rhodes said goodbye to everyone and prepared to embark on a journey north to pursue his dream. However, his subordinates were obviously very puzzled. They had just won a victory. This was a time to show glory, and like this
At this moment, their leader wants to pursue his dream alone? This is too unreliable. Ironclaw immediately asked, if possible, he is willing to follow his lord north to protect him. At least he has a companion.
However, Rhodes' answer was no.
"Difficult task."
"We're with you."
"No, I can only complete this task by myself. You can't help me."
Rhodes' deep voice echoed in the air. Everyone heard it clearly, but they all looked suspicious. They still couldn't understand why their leader wanted to take risks alone.
"Why?"
Celta asked.
"Because this dream only belongs to me, and it wants me to find it, alone. This is a trial."
Rhodes replied in a low voice. The crowd suddenly became quiet. If it was a trial, they would indeed be unable to help their lord. It was a test from gods to mortals.
Only the strongest warriors can pass the trial. If they succeed, their strength in all aspects will be improved to a higher level. If they fail, they will fail forever, and even their bodies will not be found.
It's just that Rhodes himself doesn't know what the trial is. He must pursue the voice in his heart and the call of Spirit Bear to go where he should go.
"Okay, brother, let's say goodbye. You return to Blackhammer Castle and tell the people there about the victory. They will cheer for you. Sharing the spoils is our tradition." Rhodes ordered, "
Celta, Caroline, and Iron Claw will lead them back and continue training. I hope that when I return to Blackhammer Castle, what I will see is a vibrant scene."
"I will, I promise you, my lord."
Celta raised her right hand, put it on her chest, and said vowedly.
Caroline, on the other hand, looked reluctant. She liked taking risks the most. However, she was already too far away from Kislev. Going further north would have been too much. The Snow Queen knew that she would not tolerate crossing the border.
Behavior, especially deep into the north. It is close to the Chaos Wasteland. Everyone knows that the whispers of the Dark God will confuse people in the north... It is the forbidden land of wizards.
"OK."
Rhodes smiled reluctantly.
"You can't leave me behind, my friend. This is unkind. You go hunting in the north without me? You have to know that our dwarves have a much better ability to survive in the wild than you humans."
The dwarf Bogur intervened.
"This is not a hunt."
"What is that? Don't mention any trials to me. Trials are killing. Take me with you. At least there will be a helper. Let me see what that spirit bear looks like."
"No, it can't be done."
"Then I will follow you secretly."
The dwarf butcher refused to give up.
"I'll get rid of you."
Rhodes said seriously and mischievously.
"Oh~ come on, I bet you can't reach the Troll Mountains. Do you know how far it is from the Troll Mountains? You have to go to the Frozen Forest after crossing the Dark Forest. Even if you are lucky enough to walk through the Frozen Forest
When you come out, you have to face the towering Troll Mountains. The climate there is so bad that you can't even imagine it. Ice giants and troll kings are wandering among them. If you encounter one of them, I guarantee you won't be able to come back alive."
Bogul's expression became serious. He stared at the human in front of him, with half doubt and half concern in his eyes. After all, they had just experienced a fierce battle, and, as Rhodes said, they had just fought side by side,
They are comrades...
"Then I must go, otherwise I will be haunted by nightmares every night. If I die, remember to spread my good name."