The mountain trail divided at the mouth of a wide canyon, where the green turf yielded to sharp shale and drifting mist.
To the right, a half-buried transit shelter was hollowed directly into the limestone cliff, its entrance warded by ancient spatial runes.
To the left, a steep scree ridge climbed toward the upper crags, where a hostile pursuit signal pulsed through the mountain fog.
Aria's tactical suite chimed with dual warnings, splitting the interface into two synchronized operational channels beside Hajin's wrist.
[Shelter fork detected, pursuit route active, protective seal requires voluntary anchor]
The summoner assessed the tactical situation with practiced clarity, recognizing that their party faced two simultaneous challenges.
"The refugee convoy needs the valley shelter secured before nightfall, but the pursuit core along the left ridge will strike our rear unless we destroy it."
