Chapter 359: Ultras Maneuvers (1)
— Kalavan Passage —
The narrow strait that split the Nightmare Mountain Range in half—fortified with a powerful stronghold.
The fortress itself was more than just a checkpoint; it was a full-fledged Ultras city, typically managed by the lower blood castes. But today was different. Today, the elite of the Ultras had taken control.
In front of the gate stood two towering guards, their strength easily estimated to be S-rank or higher by Frey.
Behind them were additional sentries and arcane cannons stationed atop the walls for extra protection.
In other words, breaching this stronghold was an exceptionally difficult task—and even if one succeeded, it would instantly alert all Ultras in the area of an intruder.
But none of that stopped Frey.
Dragging the terrified Clana behind him, he came face-to-face with the sentinels .. who already had their hands resting on the hilts of their massive swords.
Their eyes scanned him, assessing the hooded figure who deliberately kept his face hidden.
And just when they were about to strike, Frey bowed in a strange, ceremonial fashion—his right hand pressed to his heart, while his left was raised in an unfamiliar salute.
Clana blinked in surprise, puzzled by the gesture.