However, the fact that someone went to her crying and complaining... surely that person wouldn't be me? I'm an adult now, and I'm no longer the kind of child who would snuggle in my mother's arms and just cry silently, let alone do anything extreme.
It seems that, just like before, they deliberately exaggerated the story to scare me into going out.
However, how should I put it? Although it is indeed a bit troublesome to be about to leave home, it would be a different story if the destination were in the north.
Living in Mermaid Harbor, a coastal city in the south, I rarely see snow in winter, let alone sleet. In Academy City, due to the defensive walls and other factors, it's also rare to see snow falling, let alone snow accumulating on the ground.
Because the miniature garden is always in the mildest spring season, although I occasionally think of it and ask it to rain a couple of light showers, there is still no trace of snow.
While traveling in the Abyss Mountains, I did witness snowfall a few times. The heavy, fluffy snowflakes drifted down from the sky, and the feeling of shoveling snow was quite memorable. Unfortunately, I was either busy traveling and exploring or trapped in the body of a cat, so I never had the chance to properly get close to and play with the snow.
Looking back now, I do feel a little regretful.
As for Apocalypse City, which has always remained merely a legendary snow-covered capital...
That's something too distant for me, almost like a rumor.
Like most areas in the Abyss Mountains, it is said to be a pristine white city almost perpetually covered in snow, with a long history. Even during the darkest years of the Kuroshio Current, its sturdy walls never collapsed and still stand stubbornly in the distance, just like the men and women of that place, forever so sturdy and reliable—a fact that can be seen in Miyuki alone.
Moreover, as mentioned before, there seems to be a noble family near the Frozen Snow City that has been passed down from the ancient kingdom era and still retains its family name.
But for me, the most important thing is that the snow there is always white and soft, and can be piled up higher than a person. It even preserves the ancient ice carving techniques, so you can not only touch and play with it, but also feast your eyes on all kinds of bizarre and wonderful sights that are hard to find elsewhere.
"Why does this stupid disciple look like he already wants to go play?"
Suddenly, my mentor, who had been floating beside me, gently patted my head, snapping me out of my reverie: "Your thoughts are written all over your face. At least try to control them!"
"Since they've brought this up now, asking us to go to the Frozen Snow City..."
Having quickly adapted to the situation, Shen Xue suddenly asked, a subtle ripple spreading in the depths of her icy blue eyes, her voice low and deep: "So, 'that' is about to begin, right?"
The mentor turned to the swordsman and nodded: "Of course. You are very perceptive. It's a pity that you have already embarked on the path of a swordsman, and have come so far."
“I have no complaints about the path I’m on now,” Miyuki replied, standing up. “In that case, I’ll go and prepare my gear for the trip.”
"A heavy leather coat that can withstand the cold wind is essential; ornate armor and light clothing that is prone to letting in the wind will actually restrict movement."
Shen Xue is indeed a decisive person. After telling us about the essential equipment for going out, she immediately pushed open the door and left without saying another word.
Alice followed closely behind, walking quickly.
I thought for a while, and finally, under the ever-smiling gaze of my mentor, I shrank back and obediently stood up, picking out the things I always had to take with me when I went out, as usual.
Judging from the brief exchange between Shen Xue and her mentor just now, something extraordinary might happen this time.
Despite being a populated city, given the few rumors I've heard about the north and the prevalence of wild mages, I still need to consider the possibility of battle.
Among the miscellaneous items, I prepared most of them, mainly elemental stones and magic stones for completing the engraving. After much hesitation, I still brought a bottle of acid that I had seized from the trap. However, [liquid metal] was something I decided to give up on this trip.
This is precisely because the northern weather is freezing cold. Although this metal possesses strong flexibility, toughness, and malleability, its resistance to low temperatures is extremely low, making it prone to brittle fracture. In addition, its quantity is not large, and its light weight makes it easy to carry. Once transformed into a blade, it would likely be blown away by the howling north wind.
Of course, I probably wouldn't have thought of this before the trip. I only discovered it by chance during my battle with Shenxue and the battle in the [Dragon Graveyard] while traveling in the mountains—not to mention that the average temperature in the mountains is not low, much better than the northern places where blizzards often strike in winter.
As for keeping warm, I thought that with the insulation spells permanently installed on my academy-issue cloak, I probably wouldn't get cold. But then I remembered what Shenxue had said earlier, so I obediently prepared all the wool coats and fur coats I had worn before, just in case.
Looking around, I felt like I had turned into a chubby, round penguin.
Then, upon opening the door, they saw Alice and Miyuki, both fully dressed, standing in the center of the hall, exchanging words with each other.
I don't know if it's because the girls love to look pretty or because of the physical advantages of martial artists, but compared to me, their clothes were much lighter and more comfortable, unlike mine, where I felt like I was going to break out in a sweat just by moving my arms and legs.
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