Paris said, "This place is both beautiful and eerie. The protector's journey must have been equally awe-inspiring and perilous." Sam added, "The protector's battles against the Black Wolves led them to places like this. They were truly relentless." Jack remarked, "These landscapes are like works of art, but they conceal the challenges we're about to face." Dr. Summers said, "We're walking in the protector's footsteps, and the magnitude of their journey is awe-inspiring." The team's progress was slowed by the harsh conditions. Every step through the knee-deep snow required considerable effort. Their breaths crystallized in the air, creating a hauntingly beautiful but desolate atmosphere. Paris said, "We must keep moving. The protector faced hardships like this and worse." Sam replied,

