The Ancient Fortress
Two days have passed since the prime minister's son subordinates tried to kill Videl, but until now they weren't able to accomplish the job.
The dense forests outside Fantom City had become a silent battlefield.
Broken branches, traces of burned mana, and bloodstains hidden beneath fallen leaves marked the path of pursuit that had continued without pause for days. The enemy forces had searched relentlessly, sweeping through valleys, abandoned roads, riversides, and even monster territories.
Yet Videl remained alive.
That fact alone was enough to drive the pursuing forces into frustration.
They couldn't head back to their lord with news of failure, so they called in mercenaries to help search.
The moment money became involved, the search expanded rapidly.
