Chapter 68: Bastion (1)

Dion's stern figure led the way, his commanding presence clearing a path through the group of swordsmen and archers. With a gesture from him, the armed escort moved aside, allowing the party to proceed toward the town nestled in the valley. The transition from the wilderness to this bustling settlement was like stepping from one world into another.

The town's entrance was strategically positioned to the south, the only accessible route being through a pathway that wound around the mountainside. This design served as a natural defense, making it more challenging for potential attackers to breach the town's perimeter. This pathway was likely the reason for the town's security, forcing any newcomers to walk a longer route before entering.