Chapter 80: The Skentic Ruins
The Skentic Ruins were just a thirty minute trek from the city of Domum.
But since it was their first day, Wise wanted them a hundred percent, so they took a carriage from the East gate, arriving shortly after.
Now, they stood atop a mountain staring down at the vast expanse of lush forest below.
From the aerial view they had of the ruins, they could see its ancient structure with perfect clarity.
The ancient city had been a marvel of architecture once. Although degraded to dust and rubble, one could still see the lingering genius behind their work.
Surrounding the ruins are a series of walls that formed a three-ring structure. The first ring, also known as the inner ring, stood at the very centre of the ruin.
It was a place that researchers believed housed the then nobles of the kingdom. But now, it was the breeding ground for the most vicious monsters and demons.
The second ring, the middle ring, was by far the largest section of the Skentic ruins.
This part of the ring had towering structures, what would have been awe-inspiring sights now lay broken and desolate, like the aftermath of a cataclysm.
And then the third ring, the outer ring, the breeding ground for new adventurers who wanted to improve their abilities through consistent battle...
But they would not be starting there today. Instead, they would be starting outside the outer ring.