Chapter 569

I immediately became alert, reined in Pegasus, and swiftly drew my Feather Sword. I looked up, and was instantly taken aback. Deep in this dense forest surrounded by mountains, there appeared to be nothing but tangled trees and ancient boulders. I had never expected to find a human presence here, yet this human was actually a dwarf guard less than a meter tall. Above the dwarf guard’s head floated the six characters: "Mountain Dwarf Guard." He was clad in heavy armor, his eyebrows and beard were quite long, and in his hands, he held a giant axe disproportionate to his size. The axe blade shimmered with a distinct green light; it was clearly no ordinary item, appearing as if it had been enchanted with some form of magic.