The Return of the Iron-blood Sword Hound

The Red Salt Castle. Surrounded by earthen walls and tall watchtowers, it is a massive man-made fortress built by the wizards of Morg.

Mines were being developed above, with veins of crimson ruby running through them.

The dark night. Vikir climbed over a massive earthen wall and entered the inner court.

He could see men in guard uniforms passing beneath the protruding steel and rocky ridges.

With a soundless movement characteristic of the Mushuhushu, Vikir melted into the shadows and scaled the wall, sliding down the iron frame.

Soon, the interior of the Red Salt Castle unfolded.

The streets were drenched with rain. Dappled light leaked through the dark alleyways.

Vikir headed down the alley in search of an inn to stay out of the rain tonight.

Then.

"...?"