Although they had returned to their homeland, they still had to cross a long border region.
After experiencing a series of natural disasters—heavy rains, earthquakes, and high temperatures—the cities here had likely been reduced to ruins as well.
"It seems the seawater didn't flood the northeast. Even though it's a world of ice and snow, there are no vast glaciers. That's good news."
"Then there should still be people in the cities here! Let's hurry into the city and take a look."
Evelyn Ford adjusted her hat. Her thick, insulated winter cap and goggles were covered in snow, blurring her vision. Ronan Kendrick held the reins behind her, and she leaned her entire body back into his embrace.
The Mammoth and the packhorses walked together, with the two reindeer bringing up the rear. The border region was all mountains. It took them a full two days of traveling along a small forest path before they entered Yuan City.
