"How much longer until we reach this place...? My blood is going to freeze at this rate."
By now, Abbott Tang barely noticed the cold. He came here often enough that he had long learned to get used to the chill.
"Assuming that they haven't hidden the entrance from us after the unpleasantness on the island, then we should be nearing it rather-"
An impossibly loud howl cut through the storm.
After the first, several more occurred to succeed it.
Dan Master Hideyoshi nearly lost all the color in his face until he remembered that his companion was no ordinary individual.
And since he didn't look worried, the dwarf quickly calmed down as well.
One by one, giant wolves appeared from beyond the blizzard.
They were easily the size of horses, and judging by the look in their eyes, they were quite intelligent as well.
"Amitabha, little brothers." Abott Tang smiled. "Could you perhaps escort us the rest of the way?"
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"Mmh…"
Enyo groggily stirred awake.
