Chapter 463: To the Source of the Fog
I decide to leave everyone behind in the waterfall cave and explore by myself. I need to find out what sort monsters live in this area, what ranks they are, and where they can be found.
The visibility is terrible here, so I’d like to gain a general idea of the terrain too.
Of particular importance is the summit of the mountain, which seems to be the source of both the river and the fog. I get the feeling there might be some sort of particularly dangerous monster near the source of the fog.
My plan had been to take things slow and steady, but I need to change my approach. At the rate I've been going, I might not be ready in time for Lilixira’s attack. I need to accept some degree of risk.
It’s possible that the only reason this island is said to be so dangerous is because information on it is so scarce, and that it's actually inferior to the Giant Tree Island that had the adams. If that’s the case, we’ll need to move to one of the others.
I scamper up the cliff at the back of the cave and continue to follow the river upstream. The flow of the river seems to be a bit calmer above the waterfall. I should reach the source if I keep following it.
The slope alternates between gentle and steep as I walk. I can’t tell for certain because of the fog, but this mountain seems to be fairly large. From what I can see, it seems to be mostly exposed rock with very little vegetation.
…Hmm. I’d like to try flying around to look, but I wouldn't be able to see the ground from the sky.
As I continue walking, I suddenly feel as though I’m being watched. However, my [Presence Perception] isn’t picking up on anything.