Seven days after summoning Nivis, the Astanian troops finally arrived at Aklan Pass. The mountains had already recovered from the last war, but vestiges of that major battle still existed.
With a soft sigh, Alaric looked at the large craters now filled with greenery.
"Did a war take place here?" Remarked Nivis who was riding a horse next to him. With her acute perception, she noticed the traces of destruction that were covered by the grass and shrubs.
Hearing this, Alaric nodded, recalling the scenes during that battle. Many of their comrades died at that time, including the warriors of House Silversword.
"This place is called Aklan Pass. Many of our soldiers died to defend this place from the Harunian troops."
Seeing his forlorn expression, Nivis didn't ask more questions. She knew the devastating effects of war because she had experienced it too.
