Chapter 253: The Grave of Swords (1)
Vikir has entered the depths of the Red and Black Mountains.
From the Western Front at 207, he follows the ridge of the lowlands to the banks of the Salt River in the distance and sees a familiar place.
The village of Balak. It was once a place where Vikir had spent much of his time.
... But there was nothing here now.
Balak's warriors had moved deeper into the jungle after the events of Ahheman, and Vikir hadn't seen them since.
Even the occasional letters from Aiyen had ceased at some point, and there was no way to know their news.
'According to Cindiwendy's testimony, Balak's warriors did not show up for the trade, either. What happened to them?'
The natives of Jungle all hailed Vikir as a hero and were fully cooperating with the Cindiwendy's trade, but Balak was not among them.
Even the Cindiwendy were puzzled by the recent loss of contact with Balak.
But Vikir dismissed her concerns.
" ... They are not a people to be taken lightly."