章節 172: The Mountain Fortress

Chapter: The Mountain Fortress

Beneath the shadow of an imposing mountain range, a narrow road twisted its way toward an unassuming entrance at the base of one of the peaks.

The air was crisp and still, punctuated only by the low rustle of wind through the surrounding rocky outcrops.

From a distance, the area appeared barren and lifeless, but a closer look revealed a hive of activity.

At the entrance to the mountain, a small contingent of soldiers stood guard, their stances rigid and alert.

Each soldier wore dark green uniforms patterned with camouflage streaks, denoting their status as elite military personnel.

The faint metallic gleam of their automatic rifles caught the dim light as they held their weapons close, scanning their surroundings with practiced precision.

Behind them loomed the mountain itself, a monolith of jagged stone that towered into the sky.