章 178: Escaping

Eric cautiously navigated through the silent passageways of the ice castle, his heart pounding with fear and adrenaline. He stole quick glances through the icy windows, scanning the desolate landscape outside for any sign of the Ice Dragon that was probably pursuing him.

Each step he took echoed through the empty halls, magnifying his unease as Eric searched for a place to hide.

The windows were covered in a thick layer of frost, obscuring his view of the outside world. Eric wiped away the frost with his sleeve and peered out into the snowy expanse. The frozen wasteland was an otherworldly sight, with jagged mountains in the distance and the icy tundra stretching out as far as the eye could see.

Despite the bitter cold, sweat began to bead on Eric's forehead. His breaths came in short, sharp gasps as he tried to keep his anxiety in check.