DRAMA NOVEL ONLINE Chapter Cry of the Mountains
-Ignisfell, Minstrel Chalice-
After finishing their meal at the tavern, Eamon, Kiryo, Geran, and Rosche paid and stepped outside, scanning the empty streets of the mourning city of Celestoria. The sense of desolation still hung heavily in the air.
As they strolled through the quiet streets, a wounded middle-aged man approached them, his face etched with pain and desperation. “Help! Please, help us!” he implored, his voice trembling.
Eamon took a step forward and inquired, “What happened? Who needs help?”
The middle-aged man, struggling to catch his breath, revealed, “We’re being attacked by barbarians! They ambushed us in the mountains near the city.”
Rosche, concerned for the safety of those in need, leaned in closer to the middle-aged man, her eyes fixed on his. “Calm down and tell us first what happened? how many people are in danger?”
The man, though clearly in pain, took a moment to catch his breath and provide a brief account of the situation. “We were traveling to gather supplies when the barbarians came out of nowhere. There was at least a dozen of them, armed and ruthless. They caught us by surprise, and we were forced to scatter and flee. Some are injured, and we fear for those who couldn’t escape.”
Rosche crouched down beside the middle-aged man, her brow furrowed with concern. Her voice was filled with empathy as she inquired, “Can you give us more details about where this happened? We need to know which way to head. Any specific landmarks or anything that can help us locate the spot?”
The man winced in pain but pushed through to provide the necessary information. “To the west, just beyond the Forest of Silverbark, there’s a narrow trail leading to the mountain pass. We had almost reached the ruins of an old watchtower when they descended upon us, relentless and fierce.”
The group exchanged concerned glances, their sense of duty compelling them to assist. Rosche turned to Geran and Kiryo, her voice steady and determined. “Geran, Kiryo, stay here and take care of this man. We need to find out more about the situation.”
Geran, reluctant to leave his sister, nodded in agreement. “Be careful, Rosche.”
Meanwhile, Kiryo, who had only recently recovered from an illness, added, “We’ll do what we can to help him.”
Rosche and Eamon set off immediately towards the location of the ambush, guided by the middle-aged man’s description of the area. The man was able to provide detailed information about the specific location where the barbarian attack had occurred, ensuring they would arrive swiftly.
As they hastened toward the mountains, Rosche and Eamon couldn’t help but discuss the unfolding situation. Eamon’s voice was filled with a sense of urgency. “We need to get there quickly, Rosche.”
Rosche agreed.
As they drew closer to the mountain, their hearts pounded with determination, ready to confront whatever challenges lay ahead. Their mission was clear: to protect the people of Celestoria and ensure their safety in a time of turmoil.